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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, Canada2,560 views
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
Updates from Angel
Wanted to say thank you properly. 24% funded and the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.
We're at 13% thanks to 15 of you. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. More news soon.
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Hope things get better soon, Angel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Angel. Hope you get there. All the best.
Good luck, Angel. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of London!
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.
wishing you the best, Angel. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Lahore.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Geelong.
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
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
Wishing you the best, Angel. Wishing Liam a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Dallas.
Take care, Angel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.