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Surgery fund for Aiden: emergency hernia repair in Birmingham
After a large ovarian cyst, Aiden was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In April I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,150 short.
Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did.
Where the $5,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,000
• Post-operative medication: $165
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,550
• Travel and lodging for the family: $435
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2026-07-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Aiden
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,168 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Only $100 but hope it helps. - Warangal”
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stay strong, Aiden. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aiden!
Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $2,000. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.
Get well soon. After 21 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Thinking of you, Aiden. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Mumbai.
best of luck. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Benin City but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Stay strong, Aiden. Wishing Aiden a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.