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Surgery fund for Dustin: emergency hernia repair in Los Angeles

Dustin needs emergency hernia repair at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center and the family is $7,300 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States7,629 views
Dustin W. Price
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Los Angeles
In September I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $7,300 short. Doctors at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a hotel cleaner, 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 hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 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 $7,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,950 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,150 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Post-operative medication: $470 • Physiotherapy sessions: $800 • Travel and lodging for the family: $380 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-11-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Dustin

  1. Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($2,539). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 25% thanks to 51 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Hope things get better. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Asaba”

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  • Aarav D. MalhotraPhoto verified

    Wishing you peace. Wishing Dustin a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

    • Rahim Sajib ZamanPhoto verified

      Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Manchester.

      • Payal SoniID verified

        Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mombasa.

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