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Riley's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Riley needs palate reconstruction surgery at Pittsburgh General Hospital and the family is $4,350 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Katherine J. Snyder
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Pittsburgh
Riley was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in August. The surgeon at Pittsburgh General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $4,350 short. my daughter has been in and out of Pittsburgh General Hospital since August. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Riley 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Riley 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 $4,350 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $560 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,750 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $560 • Travel and lodging for the family: $480 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-11-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Víctor J. Fernández

    gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning. God bless.

    • Angela Rojas

      take care, Katherine. Get well soon. I hope December is when things finally get easier. All the best.

      • Carmen D. Macías

        Good luck, Katherine. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Madina.

        • Ayesha SheikhVerified organization

          Thanks for sharing this, Katherine. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

          • Grace Achieng Kamau

            rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Badagry.

            • Pierre Gilles Le Roux

              Wishing you the best, Katherine. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from George

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