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

Priya needs palate reconstruction surgery at Birmingham Community Hospital and the family is $1,150 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Priya K. Shukla
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Birmingham
In October I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Birmingham Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Birmingham Community Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $270 • Physiotherapy sessions: $590 • Travel and lodging for the family: $290 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Priya
due date
2025-12-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Benjamin L. Parker

    Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 31 people at work. Blessings

    • Rotimi Ebuka QuadriID verified

      hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Birmingham.

      • Gregory M. Barnett

        hang in there, Priya. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

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