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Harper's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled valve repair surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $8,850 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Georgia, United States4,903 views
Harper J. Bryant
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Macon
In June I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Macon Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $17,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $8,850 short. Doctors at Macon Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $17,750 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $8,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,800 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450 • Post-operative medication: $330 • Physiotherapy sessions: $510 • Travel and lodging for the family: $460 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2025-09-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Harper

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,814 in total) the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $1,982 raised so far (22%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Jan Becker

    Shared this with my family. I hope September is when things finally get easier

    • Claudia N. Mendoza

      Praying for you, Harper. Looking forward to the next update.

      • Todd M. Moran

        hope it all works out, Harper. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 20 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Mahesh SoniPhoto verified

          Best of luck, Harper. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update

          • Brooklyn S. Henry

            Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 32 people at work.

            • Segun Chidi Mba

              shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Lahore but we're thinking of you. Take care.

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