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

Melanie needs emergency hernia repair at Manchester General Hospital and the family is $3,600 short of the hospital's estimate.

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James D. Kennedy
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Manchester
Melanie was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in August. The surgeon at Manchester General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,600 short. my mother has been in and out of Manchester General Hospital since August. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Melanie struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Melanie won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $300 • Post-operative medication: $220 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Travel and lodging for the family: $170 Thank you for reading my story. - James
due date
2026-10-26
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from James

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 37% funded and the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Manchester: we've started the first stage. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Kimani Hamisi Maina

    Keep going, James. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Lexington so I could bring a meal

    • Pınar Sibel SarıPhoto verified

      Wishing you peace, James. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Carol P. Bowman

        You're not alone, James. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Angeles.

        • Collins Rashidi Macharia

          Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

          • Bas Milan Kok

            Thinking of you, James. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

            • Reagan C. Morales

              Sending love, James. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from London.

              • Magdalena Magdalena Sobczak

                good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

                • Aileen E. Mabini

                  Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.

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