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

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

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Ariel Efrati
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Meir was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in December. The surgeon at Jerusalem Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,050 short. my son has been in and out of Jerusalem Regional Medical Center since December. 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 $6,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Meir 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Meir 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 $4,050 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $310 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $480 • Post-operative medication: $210 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2025-02-27
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ariel

  1. Thank you all. We're at 47% now ($1,914). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging.

  2. 29% there. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. We're at 14% thanks to 13 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Natalia P. UrbinaQuestion

    how is Meir doing now?

    • Shazia Sadia Ali

      thanks for sharing this, Ariel. This could happen to any of us. Blessings

      • Trang Liên Truong

        Praying for you, Ariel. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Jerusalem.

        • Rudi Slamet Salim

          Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

          • Mangesh T. Shah

            Thinking of you and your family, Ariel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

            • Shawn N. AndrewsID verified

              So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Jerusalem.

              • Rina Rubina SiddiqueQuestion

                Is there anything that isn't money that would help Meir?

                • Ariel EfratiOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verified

                  Thank you. If you're in Jerusalem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

              • Józef Mariusz Lewandowski

                this could happen to any of us. Greetings from Paris

                • Esperanza T. Duarte

                  hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Jerusalem.

                  • Brian Onyango Omondi

                    It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

                    • Isla H. GardnerID verified

                      sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Rockford.

                      • Weston B. Woods

                        Hang in there, Ariel. Hope you get there. After 9 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care!

                        • Walter Thompson

                          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. All the best.

                          • Julia ChmielewskiID verified

                            Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope March is when things finally get easier. God bless.

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