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Help me pay for valve repair surgery at Hialeah Orthopedic Institute
A scheduled valve repair surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $5,650 of the cost.
🇺🇸 Hialeah, Florida, United States998 views
In August I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Hialeah Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,650 short.
Doctors at Hialeah Orthopedic Institute told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 12 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 $5,650 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,700
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350
• Post-operative medication: $280
• Travel and lodging for the family: $320
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-11-04
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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rooting for you, Henry. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Gold Coast.
best of luck, Henry. Wishing Henry a smooth procedure and a full recovery
sending good thoughts, Henry. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
take care, Henry. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
Sending strength, Henry. Get well soon. Greetings from Cardiff.
Keep going, Henry. Looking forward to the next update. All the best