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Surgery fund for Ezekiel: emergency hernia repair in Columbia

Ezekiel needs emergency hernia repair at Columbia General Hospital and the family is $9,450 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Missouri, United States1,718 views
Rachel Jensen
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Columbia
Ezekiel was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Columbia General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $13,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $9,450 short. my son has been in and out of Columbia General Hospital since July. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $13,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ezekiel struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Ezekiel won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. 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 $9,450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,550 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,950 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $630 • Post-operative medication: $230 • Physiotherapy sessions: $710 • Travel and lodging for the family: $380 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2025-09-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Nebiyu Million Bekele

    good luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

    • Ayanda N. Abrahams

      You're not alone. Wishing Ezekiel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

      • Annabelle A. Crawford

        Thanks for sharing this, Rachel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up.

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