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Emergency hernia repair for Gennaro: covering what insurance won't
Gennaro needs emergency hernia repair at Latina Regional Medical Center and the family is $5,350 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Gennaro was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Latina Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,350 short.
my son has been in and out of Latina Regional Medical Center since July. 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 $7,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Gennaro struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Gennaro won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $5,350 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,250
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,950
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330
• Post-operative medication: $290
• Physiotherapy sessions: $220
• Travel and lodging for the family: $310
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Silvia
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Mardan.
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Surrey
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted.
Best of luck, Silvia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from San Jose.
sending love, Silvia. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Keep going, Silvia. Looking forward to the next update.
Looking forward to the next update. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Wishing Gennaro a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless
hang in there, Silvia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from San Sebastián!