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Emergency hernia repair for Rowan: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled emergency hernia repair in January is out of reach without help covering $6,050 of the cost.
🇦🇺 Perth, Western Australia, Australia1,638 views
Rowan was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in November. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,050 short.
my brother has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since November. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Rowan struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Rowan won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $6,050 goes:
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,150
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500
• Physiotherapy sessions: $910
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $490
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- Roman
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- 2026-02-13
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- Hospital invoice
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Keep going, Roman. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Addis Ababa.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Perth
Thank you. If you're in Perth I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Perth
wishing you peace. Get well soon. Greetings from Kansas City.
Thinking of you, Roman. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
keep going, Roman. Hope the doctors have good news. I'll check back for the next update.
Hang in there, Roman. It takes guts to ask. Well done.