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

After endometriosis requiring surgery, Quentin was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇫🇷 Île-de-France, France4,382 views
Quentin Florian Fournier
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Saint-Denis
In July I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $5,300 short. Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $5,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,650 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,150 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520 • Post-operative medication: $230 • Physiotherapy sessions: $410 • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-09-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Wei Qian Hu

    sending love, Quentin. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Nakuru so I could bring a meal. Blessings

    • Nomsa N. PetersenQuestion

      how is Quentin doing now?

      • Luciana Luciana Ferreira

        Sending love, Quentin. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Madurai.

        • Siriporn Nattaya Promsri

          Sending good thoughts, Quentin. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

          • Shankar T. Swamy

            you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

            • Jéssica Regina Silva

              Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Quentin a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

              • Shapla Tamanna Chatterjee

                Thinking of you, Quentin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Magelang

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