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Septoplasty for Amber: covering what insurance won't

Amber needs septoplasty at Saint Catherine Hospital and the family is $3,800 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇬🇧 Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom2,473 views
Kylie H. Lambert
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Swansea
Amber was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in October. The surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,800 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Catherine Hospital since October. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Amber struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 8 weeks. During that time Amber won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,800 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $430 • Post-operative medication: $160 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,600 • Travel and lodging for the family: $350 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2024-12-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Ngozika Oladipo

    Stay strong, Kylie. Hope the doctors have good news.

    • Johan A. CoetzeeQuestionPhoto verified

      how is Amber doing now?

      • Jamila Lina Mansour

        Wishing Amber a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

        • Shakil Abdul Sarker

          rooting for you, Kylie. Hope you get there!

          • Ivy Juarez

            Take care, Kylie. Wishing Amber a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Swansea

            • Pavel Faruk Paul

              shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.

              • Tracey A. Joubert

                Good luck, Kylie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Multan.

                • Damilola Bukola AdeyemiQuestion

                  is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Amber.

                  • Kylie H. LambertOwnerAnswerID verified

                    Sure. The biggest one is physiotherapy sessions, $430. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.

                • Beth L. Evans

                  Sending love, Kylie. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Saket

                  • Fadi Bilal Bouzid

                    wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings

                    • Mei Qing JiangID verified

                      Thinking of you, Kylie. Wishing Amber a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope December is when things finally get easier!

                      • Alejandro T. Fuentes

                        wishing you the best, Kylie. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

                        • Kaylee F. Fields

                          Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Swansea.

                          • Cynthia H. Brady

                            Good luck, Kylie. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together

                            • Nokuthula Fourie

                              Sending good thoughts, Kylie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Swansea.

                              • Maia L. Tuilagi

                                Sending strength, Kylie. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

                                • Mauricio Franco

                                  Keep going. Wishing Amber a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. God bless.

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