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Emergency hernia repair for Lily: covering what insurance won't
Lily needs emergency hernia repair at Anaheim Orthopedic Institute and the family is $6,850 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇺🇸 California, United States7,061 views
Lily was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in June. The surgeon at Anaheim Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,850 short.
my wife has been in and out of Anaheim Orthopedic Institute since June. 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 $9,750 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Lily struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Lily won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did.
Where the $6,850 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,000
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340
• Post-operative medication: $300
• Physiotherapy sessions: $680
• Travel and lodging for the family: $330
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- John
- due date
- 2026-08-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope it all works out, John. Shared this with my family. Take care!
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
how is Lily doing now?
Hope it all works out, John. Wishing Lily a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Bogotá donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
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Best of luck, John. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.