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Surgery fund for Kinsley: valve repair surgery in Wellington

Kinsley needs valve repair surgery at Wellington Orthopedic Institute and the family is $6,550 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇳🇿 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand1,675 views
Russell C. Silva
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Wellington
Kinsley was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in October. The surgeon at Wellington Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,550 short. my daughter has been in and out of Wellington Orthopedic Institute since October. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kinsley struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 8 weeks. During that time Kinsley won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,550 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,250 • Post-operative medication: $270 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Travel and lodging for the family: $160 Thank you so much. - Russell
due date
2026-02-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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    “God bless. Thought of Kinsley all day after reading this. - Hamilton”

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  • Ayaan A. RandhawaID verified

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Wellington.

    • Julian Leonard

      Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Riyadh.

      • Aiden H. Wright

        Thanks for sharing this. 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.

        • Yash E. ShethPhoto verified

          Keep going. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Wellington

          • Lola Jumoke Gbadamosi

            Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Wellington.

            • Pablo F. Treviño

              Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up. Love from Narayanganj.

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