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Margaux's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled emergency hernia repair in July is out of reach without help covering $5,050 of the cost.
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Margaux was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in May. The surgeon at Marseille Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,050 short.
my sister has been in and out of Marseille Orthopedic Institute since May. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Margaux struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Margaux won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
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 $5,050 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $610
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,000
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $240
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-07-31
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Pierre
Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($2,004). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
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hope this works out for you. Thinking of Marseille
Thinking of you and your family, Pierre. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from San Antonio.
Sending strength, Pierre. This could happen to any of us.