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Surgery fund for Lucas: emergency hernia repair in Los Angeles
A scheduled emergency hernia repair in May is out of reach without help covering $1,400 of the cost.
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In March I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,400 short.
Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $1,400 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $460
• Physiotherapy sessions: $610
• Travel and lodging for the family: $330
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Lucas
- due date
- 2026-06-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Bologna this morning.
Keep going, Lucas. Hope this works out for you. I hope May is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Lucas a smooth procedure and a full recovery