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Surgery fund for Anthony: valve repair surgery in London

Anthony needs valve repair surgery at Saint Catherine Hospital and the family is $4,500 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom1,119 views
Anthony N. Reyes
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London
In July I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,500 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $4,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,650 • Travel and lodging for the family: $300 • Post-operative medication: $195 • Physiotherapy sessions: $355 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Anthony

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,049 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 8% thanks to 7 of you. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. More news soon.

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  • Tuhin Mahin Molla🇮🇳Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Cláudia Maria Coelho🇧🇷Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Exceeded expectations

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Helped when no one else could

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Jerome G. Legaspi

    So sorry you're going through this, Anthony. Wishing Anthony a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

    • Faith M. Tomas

      hope it all works out, Anthony. Gave what I could, wish it was more

      • Marlene Lea Richter

        Sending strength, Anthony. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

        • Mónica C. Solís

          Hope things get better soon. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

          • Taslima Sultana Uddin

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Mar del Plata.

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