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Emergency hernia repair for Eleanor: covering what insurance won't

After gallstones with repeated infections, Eleanor was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇳🇿 3293, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand3,351 views
Henry C. Powell
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Hamilton
Eleanor was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in May. The surgeon at Hamilton Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,450 short. my wife has been in and out of Hamilton Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Eleanor struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Eleanor won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,450 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $320 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,750 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,800 • Post-operative medication: $230 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-07-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Henry

  1. We're at 52% thanks to 63 of you. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,477 raised so far (33%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $927 so far, the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. - Henry

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  • Rafael W. Rivera

    Sending good thoughts, Henry. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

    • Danjuma Isaac Bello

      thinking of you, Henry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Riyadh.

      • Miles T. Freeman

        Take care, Henry. Shared this with my family. Take care

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