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Surgery fund for Emery: valve repair surgery in Cardiff

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Emery was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇬🇧 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom2,291 views
Brandon J. Hunter
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Cardiff
Emery was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in April. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,550 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since April. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Emery struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Emery won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,550 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $320 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,000 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2025-07-28
bill type
Hospital invoice

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the August deadline works out. - Madina”

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Brandon. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

    • Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

      • Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings

        • You're not alone, Brandon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

          • hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Kasarani

            • Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Cardiff.

              • Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Cardiff

                • Wishing Emery a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

                  • This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 34 people at work

                    • Take care, Brandon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                      • Wishing Emery a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care

                        • Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. God bless

                          • Alok PanwarPhoto verified

                            Rooting for you, Brandon. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Cardiff

                            • Hope things get better soon, Brandon. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

                              • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

                                • Hang in there, Brandon. Get well soon. Love from Port Harcourt.

                                  • Take care, Brandon. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Makati

                                    • Best of luck, Brandon. Wishing Emery a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Cardiff.

                                      • wishing you peace. Wishing Emery a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Kazan donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

                                        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Hồ Chí Minh City this morning. All the best

                                          • look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Abuja but we're thinking of you. God bless

                                            • Praying for you, Brandon. Hope this works out for you.

                                              • Wishing you peace, Brandon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless.

                                                • Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Lagos but we're thinking of you. Love from Lagos

                                                  • Praying for you, Brandon. This could happen to any of us.

                                                    • Wishing you peace, Brandon. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

                                                      • Hang in there, Brandon. Get well soon

                                                        • Best of luck, Brandon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Brisbane this morning

                                                          • stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Da Nang donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                                                            • praying for you, Brandon. Hope the doctors have good news. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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