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Surgery fund for Maverick: valve repair surgery in Ballarat
A scheduled valve repair surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $6,400 of the cost.
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In June I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $12,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,400 short.
Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $12,750 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $6,400 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,850
• Travel and lodging for the family: $450
• Post-operative medication: $310
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Maverick
- due date
- 2026-09-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Keep going, Maverick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up.
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!
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Wishing you peace, Maverick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update
Hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Kanpur.
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