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

A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $4,000 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States4,694 views
Katherine T. Larson
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Fayetteville
Lucy was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in July. The surgeon at Fayetteville Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $4,000 short. my mother has been in and out of Fayetteville Community Hospital since July. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lucy struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 Lucy won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $4,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,800 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 • Post-operative medication: $180 • Travel and lodging for the family: $180 • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-09-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Katherine

  1. Small update. $3,447 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,629 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Aubree Bishop🇺🇸Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Pedro José Martins

    sending love, Katherine. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

    • Dante H. Salvador

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

      • Nirali Shinde

        Rooting for you, Katherine. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

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