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Help Isabelle pay for valve repair surgery at Saint Joseph Hospital

Isabelle needs valve repair surgery at Saint Joseph Hospital and the family is $6,150 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Allison H. Adams
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Toronto
Isabelle was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,150 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without valve repair 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, Isabelle 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. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Isabelle won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $530 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850 • Travel and lodging for the family: $300 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-11-11
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  1. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($204). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.

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