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Septoplasty for Stella: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled septoplasty in June is out of reach without help covering $8,100 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Peoria, Illinois, United States5,009 views
Stella K. Banks
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Peoria
In March I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $8,100 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $8,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,200 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520 • Post-operative medication: $145 • Physiotherapy sessions: $640 • Travel and lodging for the family: $195 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Stella
due date
2026-05-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Stella

  1. Thank you all. We're at 61% now ($4,960). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,998 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. 11% there. I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging. Thank you.

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    “Thought of Stella all day after reading this. - Awka”

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  • Salim Qasim Cherif

    thanks for sharing this, Stella. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Take care

    • Salvador Rojas

      rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

      • Wayne D. Romero

        shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning. Greetings from Mumbai.

        • Anand H. Chauhan

          Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Peoria

          • Pamela W. Ray

            Praying for you, Stella. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Mar del Plata.

            • Maverick R. Byrd

              Sending strength, Stella. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

              • Lakmal Madushan De SilvaID verified

                I hope things turn around soon. Love from Gdańsk.

                • Sophie E. Marshall

                  Rooting for you. Wishing Stella a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                  • Paula B. Ortiz

                    Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Mumbai.

                    • Hugo L. Jiménez

                      Thinking of you, Stella. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope July is when things finally get easier. God bless.

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