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Nathan's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Nathan was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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John C. Harrison
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Fresno
Nathan was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in June. The surgeon at Fresno University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,150 short. my son has been in and out of Fresno University Hospital since June. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nathan struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Nathan won't be able to walk without help, 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 $6,150 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,350 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,350 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-09-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from John

  1. Update from Fresno: the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 12% there. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Update from Fresno: I made the first payment toward hospital stay. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Rima Lina Kamel

    Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

    • Girma Surafel Tilahun

      Take care, John. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Manila.

      • Vadym Vasiliev

        Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Satria Wahyu Rahman

          Rooting for you, John. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

          • Ronke Yewande Gbadamosi

            thinking of you and your family, John. Wishing Nathan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope September is when things finally get easier. All the best

            • Anika Dola Ali

              Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Dublin.

              • Festus Nonso Raji

                Thinking of you, John. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Fresno.

                • Anil A. Saxena

                  Best of luck, John. Your post was clear and honest. All the best!

                  • Hamisi Swai

                    Hang in there, John. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted

                    • Shruthi J. RaoPhoto verified

                      Stay strong, John. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

                      • Caio Davi Nascimento

                        Take care, John. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update.

                        • Prasert Prasertsak

                          thinking of you and your family, John. Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

                          • Seema W. Chaudhary

                            Wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Jacksonville.

                            • Kiara H. Jain

                              Sending strength. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Nagoya but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                              • Haruto Daisuke Nakayama

                                Keep going, John. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope September is when things finally get easier. All the best!

                                • Gloria Eunice Adjei

                                  sending love, John. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Alcalá de Henares

                                  • Akash J. Garg

                                    Hope it all works out, John. Get well soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                                    • Maria E. Aquino

                                      Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours.

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