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Oliver's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled septoplasty in November is out of reach without help covering $9,050 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Detroit, Michigan, United States5,032 views
Kennedy Elliott
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Detroit
Oliver was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in August. The surgeon at Detroit University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $9,050 short. my husband has been in and out of Detroit University Hospital since August. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Oliver struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Oliver won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $9,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $610 • Post-operative medication: $490 • Physiotherapy sessions: $810 • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Kennedy
due date
2026-12-02
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Kennedy

  1. 45% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Kennedy

  2. Quick update: $3,278 raised so far (36%). the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Kennedy

  3. Update from Detroit: the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Wishing you peace. 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

    • Take care, Kennedy. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

      • stay strong, Kennedy. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

        • Wishing you the best, Kennedy. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 24 people at work.

          • you're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to London so I could bring a meal.

            • wishing Oliver a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

              • Hope things get better soon, Kennedy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                • Wishing you peace, Kennedy. Hope you get there.

                  • Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Salvador so I could bring a meal.

                    • Hope it all works out, Kennedy. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Kennedy. Hope you get there. Take care

                        • Get well soon. Sent it to 18 people at work!

                          • Wishing you peace, Kennedy. Hope you get there. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

                            • praying for you. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Novosibirsk

                              • Get well soon. Greetings from Mukono.

                                • Stay strong, Kennedy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                                  • Thinking of you and your family, Kennedy. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                    • Shaista BaigAddress verified

                                      So sorry you're going through this, Kennedy. Shared it with a few friends

                                      • Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

                                        • Sending love, Kennedy. Looking forward to the next update.

                                          • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Pune donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Detroit.

                                            • Hang in there, Kennedy. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

                                              • Hope it all works out, Kennedy. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Nice

                                                • Wishing you peace, Kennedy. Shared this with my family. Love from Sacramento.

                                                  • Stay strong, Kennedy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                                                    • Sending good thoughts, Kennedy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

                                                      • Sending good thoughts, Kennedy. Wishing Oliver a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

                                                        • Lakmal ZoysaID verified

                                                          Hope things get better soon, Kennedy. Wishing Oliver a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Kumasi.

                                                          • Wishing you the best, Kennedy. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                                            • Take care, Kennedy. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Ikeja donated after I showed her your page. Blessings!

                                                              • Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning. All the best.

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