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Palate reconstruction surgery for Isabelle: covering what insurance won't

After a large ovarian cyst, Isabelle was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States5,874 views
Victoria H. Sanchez
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Fresno
Isabelle was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in February. The surgeon at Fresno General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $14,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $7,150 short. my sister has been in and out of Fresno General Hospital since February. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $14,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Isabelle struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Isabelle won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $480 • Post-operative medication: $200 • Physiotherapy sessions: $720 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Victoria
due date
2026-05-15
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Isabelle?

    • Victoria H. SanchezOwnerAnswerID verified

      Thank you. If you're in Fresno I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

  • Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • how is Isabelle doing now?

      • Sending good thoughts, Victoria. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Khon Kaen.

        • Nina BogdanovPhoto verified

          Wishing you peace, Victoria. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

          • Wishing Isabelle a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

            • So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

              • Elena A. MontesQuestionID verified

                What's already covered and what's the $7,150 for?

                • Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. God bless.

                  • Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 13 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Fresno.

                    • Lucky Seyi OkoroID verified

                      So sorry you're going through this, Victoria. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

                      • Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Thinking of Fresno.

                        • Keep going, Victoria. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

                          • Take care, Victoria. Wishing Isabelle a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Kansas City.

                            • get well soon. Take care

                              • So sorry you're going through this, Victoria. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out

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