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Ling's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in April is out of reach without help covering $5,950 of the cost.

🇺🇸 California, United States3,400 views
Ling Ping Yang
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Sacramento
In January I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Sacramento University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $5,950 short. Doctors at Sacramento University Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,500 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 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $5,950 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $460 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $650 • Physiotherapy sessions: $410 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,800 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,630 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-04-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Samantha H. Washington

    Sending strength, Ling. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Cần Thơ!

    • Emilia J. HarrisAddress verified

      Hang in there, Ling. I hope things turn around soon. God bless!

      • Luna E. Sanders

        Good luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

        • Marcus McDonald

          You're not alone, Ling. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

          • Quinn Mendez

            you're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Los Angeles.

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