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Septoplasty for Jocelyn: covering what insurance won't
Jocelyn needs septoplasty at Saint Elizabeth Hospital and the family is $3,450 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Jocelyn was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in September. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,450 short.
my wife has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since September. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Jocelyn 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 12 weeks. During that time Jocelyn 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 $3,450 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,700
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,300
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Derek
- due date
- 2026-11-15
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Derek
51% there. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Thank you.
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hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
you're not alone, Derek. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. Love from London
Keep going, Derek. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Gaziantep
Wishing you the best, Derek. Hope you get there.