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

After a cleft palate needing repair, Liam was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇨🇦 London, Ontario, CanadaPosted Mar 31, 20262,559 views
Angel P. Steele
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Member since Feb 10, 2026 · London
Liam was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in March. The surgeon at London University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,150 short. my son has been in and out of London University Hospital since March. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Liam struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Liam won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,150 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,200 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,800 • Post-operative medication: $240 • Physiotherapy sessions: $630 With deep gratitude, Angel
due date
2026-05-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Angel

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 24% funded and the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 13% thanks to 15 of you. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. More news soon.

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  • Manuel M. Navarro5mo ago

    Hope things get better soon, Angel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

    • Gbenga Ikenna Quadri5mo ago

      Sending good thoughts, Angel. Hope you get there. All the best.

      • Susana K. Robles4mo ago

        Good luck, Angel. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of London!

        • Camila Ingrid AlvesPhoto verified4mo ago

          Good luck, Angel. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

          • Raúl C. Ávila3mo ago

            wishing you the best, Angel. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Lahore.

            • Wafula Peter Temba3mo ago

              Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Geelong.

              • Onyango Brian Mollel2mo ago

                you're not alone. Wishing Liam a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

                • Mason R. Carpenter1mo ago

                  Sending good thoughts. Wishing Liam a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

                  • Silke LudwigPhoto verified1mo ago

                    Wishing you the best, Angel. Wishing Liam a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

                    • Harsh B. Pandey3w ago

                      Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Dallas.

                      • Yaw Fiifi Asante1w ago

                        Take care, Angel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

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