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Help me pay for emergency hernia repair at Austin General Hospital

After a herniated spinal disc, Weston was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States5,743 views
Weston Lawrence
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Austin
In March I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Austin General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $4,750 short. Doctors at Austin General Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $4,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,550 • Physiotherapy sessions: $330 • Post-operative medication: $410 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $460 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-05-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Raúl M. Escobar

    wishing you the best. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Mombasa.

    • Ramon D. Aguilar

      Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Londrina.

      • Indah Maya RahmanVerified organization

        Hang in there, Weston. Hope the doctors have good news.

        • Leandro Manoel VieiraPhoto verified

          Stay strong, Weston. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from São Paulo!

          • Dinusha Kavindi Fernando

            Wishing you the best, Weston. Wishing Weston a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in São Paulo but we're thinking of you.

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