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Septoplasty for Eleanor: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled septoplasty in December is out of reach without help covering $8,150 of the cost.

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Santiago H. Medina
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Oakland
Eleanor was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in October. The surgeon at Oakland Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $8,150 short. my mother has been in and out of Oakland Community 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 $11,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Eleanor 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. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Eleanor 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 $8,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $750 • Travel and lodging for the family: $530 Thank you so much. - Santiago
due date
2025-12-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Santiago

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,996 in total) the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($1,931). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

  3. Quick update: $812 raised so far (10%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Zoya Aleena Lashari

    Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from London.

    • Vidya B. Chettiar

      Wishing you peace, Santiago. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

      • Fani Fitri Wardana

        Praying for you, Santiago. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

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