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

After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Sarah was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Craig S. Watson
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San Jose
Sarah was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in September. The surgeon at San Jose Regional Medical Center recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $3,500 short. my sister has been in and out of San Jose Regional Medical Center since September. 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 $7,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sarah struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Sarah won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,500 goes: • Post-operative medication: $270 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,650 • Travel and lodging for the family: $430 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $670 • Physiotherapy sessions: $480 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-01-09
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Craig

  1. 67% there. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,139 in total) the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 15% thanks to 18 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Anand K. Oberoi

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Love from São Paulo.

    • Lester M. Rodriguez

      I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Cologne.

      • Zoey C. Rios

        rooting for you, Craig. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you.

        • David Shai Levi

          Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care.

          • Alessia Giovanna Testa

            Stay strong, Craig. Get well soon. All the best.

            • Márcia Cristiane AzevedoPhoto verified

              Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

              • Alexa B. Whitmore

                Wishing you the best, Craig. Get well soon. Blessings.

                • Finn Luis Werner

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

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