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Heather's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $5,750 of the cost.
🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States1,920 views
Heather was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in June. The surgeon at Chicago Regional Medical Center recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $5,750 short.
my sister has been in and out of Chicago Regional Medical Center since June. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Heather struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 10 weeks. During that time Heather won't be able to walk without help, 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 $5,750 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,300
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,800
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350
• Post-operative medication: $360
• Physiotherapy sessions: $670
• Travel and lodging for the family: $270
With deep gratitude,
Miles
- due date
- 2025-08-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Looking forward to the next update. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Rochester.
Thinking of you and your family, Miles. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick
best of luck, Miles. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Jimma.
Sending strength. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
wishing you the best, Miles. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Praying for you, Miles. Hope you get there. Thinking of Chicago.
Rooting for you, Miles. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Jakarta Barat but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Chicago