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

After an aortic valve defect, Yun was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Yun Na Dong
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Huntsville
In January I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Huntsville University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,700, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,950 short. Doctors at Huntsville University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,950 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $680 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850 • Post-operative medication: $420 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Yun
due date
2026-04-27
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Candra Joko MaulanaQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yun.

    • Yun Na DongOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is physiotherapy sessions, $680. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Sabina Sultana Sikder

    hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Bhopal this morning. Blessings

    • Seul-gi Mi-young Shin

      Sending good thoughts, Yun. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

      • Njoroge Mukasa Njoroge

        Good luck, Yun. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

        • Yusuf Khalid Haddad

          Keep going, Yun. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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