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Help me pay for emergency hernia repair at Birmingham Orthopedic Institute
After a benign brain tumor, Dustin was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In September I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Birmingham Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $5,450 short.
Doctors at Birmingham Orthopedic Institute told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver 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 lift anything heavy 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 $5,450 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,700
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,550
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $240
• Post-operative medication: $280
• Physiotherapy sessions: $450
• Travel and lodging for the family: $230
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2026-11-02
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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thinking of you, Dustin. Get well soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Birmingham!
Take care, Dustin. Wishing Dustin a smooth procedure and a full recovery