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Surgery fund for Leah: valve repair surgery in Knoxville

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Leah was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Dustin A. Rodriguez
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Knoxville
Leah was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in June. The surgeon at Knoxville Community Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,100 short. my sister has been in and out of Knoxville Community Hospital since June. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Leah 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Leah 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 $7,100 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $680 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,150 • Post-operative medication: $390 • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 If you're reading this, thank you. - Dustin
due date
2026-09-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
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    Wishing you peace, Dustin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Envigado

    • Hassan Mustafa KhalilPhoto verified

      shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Knoxville.

      • Mariana Sônia Vieira

        Wishing you peace, Dustin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from San Miguel de Tucumán

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