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Mason's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After gallstones with repeated infections, Mason was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom1,526 views
Mason was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Manchester Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $4,950 short.
my husband has been in and out of Manchester Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Mason struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Mason won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $4,950 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650
• Post-operative medication: $220
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,080
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-10-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Caroline
Small update. $866 so far, the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($530 in total) the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 9% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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sending love, Caroline. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update!
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Seattle.
Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 26 people at work. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Keep going, Caroline. Get well soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Nuremberg.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Benin City.