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Pauline's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in December is out of reach without help covering $4,250 of the cost.

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Thomas Valentin Dubois
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Marseille
Pauline was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in August. The surgeon at Marseille University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,250 short. my wife has been in and out of Marseille University Hospital since August. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Pauline struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 Pauline won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $4,250 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $680 • Travel and lodging for the family: $400 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,800 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $370 Thank you so much. - Thomas
due date
2025-12-13
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Best of luck. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Limerick but we're thinking of you.

      • Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Salerno.

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Los Angeles.

          • Dylan P. CarterPhoto verified

            Take care, Thomas. Shared it with a few friends. After 30 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything

            • You're not alone, Thomas. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Chattogram

              • Best of luck, Thomas. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

                • you're not alone. Wishing Pauline a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                  • Shared it with a few friends. Love from Madurai

                    • thinking of you, Thomas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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