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Surgery fund for David: palate reconstruction surgery in Fayetteville
David needs palate reconstruction surgery at Fayetteville General Hospital and the family is $7,950 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Fayetteville General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $7,950 short.
Doctors at Fayetteville General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,500 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 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.
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 $7,950 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $800
• Post-operative medication: $320
• Travel and lodging for the family: $470
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,150
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,210
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-10-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from David
31% there. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. Thank you.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Fayetteville.
Thank you. If you're in Fayetteville I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Wishing you the best, David. Wishing David a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
You're not alone, David. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Stay strong, David. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
You're not alone, David. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Semarang but we're thinking of you. Love from Semarang
praying for you, David. Get well soon. Take care.
best of luck. This could happen to any of us. After 14 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Fayetteville.
you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings
I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Praying for you, David. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
hope things get better soon. Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours
good luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Sheffield.
Keep going. Get well soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Pune