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Surgery fund for Melanie: septoplasty in Lansing
Melanie needs septoplasty at Lansing Community Hospital and the family is $6,000 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Lansing Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $6,000 short.
Doctors at Lansing Community Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $6,000 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,100
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,950
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450
• Post-operative medication: $480
• Physiotherapy sessions: $460
• Travel and lodging for the family: $560
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Melanie
- due date
- 2026-11-22
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 25 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Sending love, Melanie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Caloocan.
What exactly is the $6,000 for?
Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Love from Bonny.
Get well soon. After 10 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Saint-Denis.
wishing you peace, Melanie. This could happen to any of us. Love from Heliopolis
Sending love, Melanie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Sending good thoughts, Melanie. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Take care.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Varanasi
So sorry you're going through this, Melanie. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Lansing