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Surgery fund for Benjamin: gallbladder removal in Newport

Benjamin needs gallbladder removal at Saint Matthew Hospital and the family is $2,300 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Benjamin W. Tran
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Newport
In October I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,600, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,300 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $2,300 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $600 • Travel and lodging for the family: $150 If you're reading this, thank you. - Benjamin
due date
2025-12-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Benjamin

  1. Small update. $1,650 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 19% thanks to 19 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Thinking of you. Hope the January deadline works out. - Bandung”

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    “Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - Dayton”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Been where you are, it gets better. - Warri”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Benjamin all day after reading this. - Thane”

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    “All the best. Hope the January deadline works out. - Québec”

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    “Thought of Benjamin all day after reading this. - Atlanta”

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    “Wishing you the best. My cousin told me about this one. - Bacoor”

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    “Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Amiens”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the January deadline works out. - Syracuse”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Benjamin all day after reading this. - Leeds”

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  • Shilpa T. Chauhan

    So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Fresno

    • Sophie K. RussellID verified

      keep going. Hope this works out for you. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

      • Abdul Kamrul Banerjee

        thinking of you, Benjamin. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

        • Kamrul Sumon Uddin

          everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Lalitpur

          • Clément Brunet

            Keep going, Benjamin. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 7 people at work. God bless

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