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Kevin's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a herniated spinal disc, Kevin was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇿🇦 Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa1,685 views
In July I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Mthatha General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,700, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,150 short.
Doctors at Mthatha General Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,700 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 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 $2,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $900
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $770
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115
• Post-operative medication: $95
• Physiotherapy sessions: $145
• Travel and lodging for the family: $125
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-09-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Best of luck, Kevin. Shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier
Wishing Kevin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Kevin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Nijmegen.