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Surgery fund for Maëlle: emergency hernia repair in Boulogne-Billancourt

Maëlle needs emergency hernia repair at Boulogne-Billancourt Orthopedic Institute and the family is $5,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇫🇷 Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France, France4,257 views
Maëlle Elise Dumont
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Boulogne-Billancourt
In April I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Boulogne-Billancourt Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $5,200 short. Doctors at Boulogne-Billancourt Orthopedic Institute told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $5,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $470 • Post-operative medication: $270 • Physiotherapy sessions: $490 • Travel and lodging for the family: $170 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-06-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Neil A. Bautista

    Rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Lagos

    • Rocco Monti

      hope it all works out, Maëlle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too

      • Anderson Francisco BastosAddress verified

        Thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Celaya this morning. God bless

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