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

A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in February is out of reach without help covering $3,400 of the cost.

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Donna Wright
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Ottawa
Zoe was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in October. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,850, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $3,400 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since October. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Zoe struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 6 weeks. During that time Zoe won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,400 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,900 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520 • Physiotherapy sessions: $600 • Travel and lodging for the family: $380 Thank you so much. - Donna
due date
2026-02-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Donna

  1. We're at 52% thanks to 22 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($1,010). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Ahmed Ngcobo

    praying for you. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Khulna

    • Carlos L. BravoAddress verified

      Take care, Donna. Looking forward to the next update.

      • Ramon C. Zamora

        Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Pasig so I could bring a meal. All the best

        • Mónica S. Ibarra

          Take care, Donna. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

          • Meena Sidhu

            sending strength, Donna. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Multan donated after I showed her your page. All the best

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