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Palate reconstruction surgery for Raymond: covering what insurance won't
After endometriosis requiring surgery, Raymond was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Raymond was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in August. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,350 short.
my husband has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since August. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Raymond struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 Raymond won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $1,350 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $560
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70
• Post-operative medication: $70
• Physiotherapy sessions: $110
• Travel and lodging for the family: $30
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Rita
- due date
- 2026-10-28
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Best of luck, Rita. Shared this with my family.
Thinking of you, Rita. Wishing Raymond a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Raymond.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $510. Appreciate you taking the time.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
Take care. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Karachi
you're not alone, Rita. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Warsaw.
Best of luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Saint Petersburg
praying for you, Rita. Looking forward to the next update!
Hope things get better soon, Rita. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Mandaue donated after I showed her your page. All the best.