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Surgery fund for Aiden: emergency hernia repair in Fort Worth

Aiden needs emergency hernia repair at Fort Worth University Hospital and the family is $1,250 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Aiden B. Gilbert
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Fort Worth
In September I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Fort Worth University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,250 short. Doctors at Fort Worth University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 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 $1,250 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $280 • Post-operative medication: $440 • Physiotherapy sessions: $530 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Aiden
due date
2025-11-19
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Aiden

  1. Quick update: $64 raised so far (5%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Aiden

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  • hope things get better soon, Aiden. Hope this works out for you. After 28 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings!

    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Lagos.

      • Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Fort Worth.

        • Sending strength, Aiden. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City

          • Sending love, Aiden. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

            • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best!

              • hope things get better soon, Aiden. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                $479 raised of $1,250

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