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

Isabella needs emergency hernia repair at London General Hospital and the family is $6,350 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Isabella Duran
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London
In April I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at London General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,350 short. Doctors at London General Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,350 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $510 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $230 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,200 • Post-operative medication: $260 With deep gratitude, Isabella
due date
2025-06-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Isabella

  1. 46% there. I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. Thank you.

  2. We're at 24% thanks to 38 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Naana Mahama

    Best of luck, Isabella. Hope you get there. Take care.

    • David J. Olson

      Thinking of you and your family, Isabella. It takes guts to ask. Well done

      • Audrey VasquezID verified

        Sending good thoughts, Isabella. This could happen to any of us. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Birmingham.

        • Hugo C. Morales

          Hope things get better soon, Isabella. Hope this works out for you. Take care

          • Wendy D. Espinoza

            Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Surrey.

            • Bella H. Hughes

              You're not alone. Shared this with my family. I hope July is when things finally get easier.

              • Travis Wheeler

                Hope things get better soon, Isabella. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Kelowna donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

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