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Surgery fund for Josiah: emergency hernia repair in Los Angeles

After a large ovarian cyst, Josiah was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Josiah C. Weaver
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Los Angeles
In July I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,050, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,250 short. Doctors at Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,050 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 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $3,250 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $820 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $630 • Post-operative medication: $250 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2025-10-07
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  1. We're at 36% thanks to 34 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Swansea this morning

    • thinking of you, Josiah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

      • Praying for you, Josiah. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless!

        • Pranav R. BajwaPhoto verified

          Hope things get better soon, Josiah. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Los Angeles.

          • Jacob LambID verified

            Best of luck, Josiah. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

            • stay strong, Josiah. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

              • Wishing you peace, Josiah. Shared this with my family.

                • Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up.

                  • hang in there, Josiah. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from San Diego.

                    • You're not alone, Josiah. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings

                      • Erica L. LegaspiPhoto verified

                        praying for you, Josiah. Hope the doctors have good news.

                        • So sorry you're going through this, Josiah. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Yonkers this morning. Blessings.

                          • sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

                            • hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

                              • Sending good thoughts, Josiah. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Verona.

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