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Help me pay for valve repair surgery at Saint Catherine Hospital

Frank needs valve repair surgery at Saint Catherine Hospital and the family is $5,600 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Frank Gordon
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Los Angeles
In December I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $5,600 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $5,600 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,350 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,900 • Post-operative medication: $350 Thanks for being kind about this. - Frank
due date
2024-03-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Frank

  1. We're at 15% thanks to 32 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($724). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week. - Frank

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 7% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. - Frank

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Frank all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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    “You got this. Hope the April deadline works out. - Móstoles”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Frank all day after reading this. - Yonkers”

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Reviews

2.5(4 reviews)

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  • Harper K. Munoz🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Mario Fabio Caputo🇮🇹Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Marie Emilia Neumann🇩🇪Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Mahnoor Uzma Butt🇵🇰Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Maria D. Hawkins

    Hope it all works out, Frank. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

    • Anele B. CelePhoto verified

      Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Paris.

      • Liliana H. Vásquez

        wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Surabaya so I could bring a meal.

        • Sofia Pellegrino

          sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Ciudad de México.

          • Quinn Miller

            hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

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