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Help Natalie pay for valve repair surgery at Saint Matthew Hospital

Natalie needs valve repair surgery at Saint Matthew Hospital and the family is $7,250 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Santiago R. Simmons
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Philadelphia
Natalie was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,250 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Natalie struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Natalie won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,250 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $510 • Travel and lodging for the family: $430 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,850 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,460 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Santiago
due date
2026-10-08
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Rashidi Dennis OpioPhoto verified

    Stay strong, Santiago. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best

    • take care. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Hyderabad this morning.

      • Sending good thoughts, Santiago. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

        • Hang in there, Santiago. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope October is when things finally get easier

          • I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Ikeja but we're thinking of you

            • Thinking of you, Santiago. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Ikeja.

              • Good luck, Santiago. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Love from Medellín.

                • Bea A. PangilinanPhoto verified

                  So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Philadelphia.

                  • hope this works out for you. Thinking of Philadelphia

                    • Thinking of you, Santiago. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from San Antonio.

                      • Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Ankara

                        • You're not alone, Santiago. Hope this works out for you

                          • stay strong. Shared this with my family. Love from Medellín.

                            • So sorry you're going through this, Santiago. Hope you get there. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                              • Wishing you the best, Santiago. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Istanbul

                                • Praying for you, Santiago. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                                  • take care, Santiago. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

                                    • Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together.

                                      • wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Philadelphia

                                        • Mousumi Lipi SiddiquePhoto verified

                                          Praying for you, Santiago. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

                                          • Rooting for you, Santiago. Shared this with my family.

                                            • Good luck, Santiago. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Philadelphia.

                                              • You're not alone, Santiago. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

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