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Septoplasty for Rachel: covering what insurance won't
After a large ovarian cyst, Rachel was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom3,345 views
Rachel was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in June. The surgeon at Leicester Orthopedic Institute recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,700 short.
my sister has been in and out of Leicester Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Rachel 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Rachel 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 $5,700 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $320
• Travel and lodging for the family: $120
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,550
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,300
• Physiotherapy sessions: $410
Glad we found this place.
- Annabelle
- due date
- 2026-09-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Bang Khen
Take care, Annabelle. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Annabelle. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care
So sorry you're going through this, Annabelle. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Sherbrooke
Hang in there, Annabelle. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Annabelle. Wishing Rachel a smooth procedure and a full recovery