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Heather's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Heather needs emergency hernia repair at Minneapolis Regional Medical Center and the family is $8,500 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Riley Willis
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Minneapolis
Heather was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Minneapolis Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $14,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $8,500 short. my daughter has been in and out of Minneapolis Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $14,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Heather 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 8 weeks. During that time Heather won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. 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 $8,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,700 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350 • Post-operative medication: $280 • Physiotherapy sessions: $780 • Travel and lodging for the family: $390 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-10-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Paresh E. Jain

    Wishing you the best, Riley. Hope you get there. Don't give up. All the best.

    • Anthony P. Armstrong

      Sending strength, Riley. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Minneapolis

      • Jonas Andreasson

        praying for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from San Francisco

        • Jacob Obrien

          thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too

          • Hassan Tariq Warraich

            Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Minneapolis

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