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Surgery fund for Michelle: septoplasty in Savannah

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Michelle was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Savannah, Georgia, United States4,047 views
Gianna G. Hansen
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Savannah
Michelle was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Savannah Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,850 short. my mother has been in and out of Savannah Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Michelle 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 12 weeks. During that time Michelle won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. 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 $5,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,250 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 • Post-operative medication: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $970 • Travel and lodging for the family: $430 Thanks for reading all this. - Gianna
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Gianna

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,171 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 19% thanks to 30 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Michelle all day after reading this. - Hamilton”

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    “Thought of Michelle all day after reading this. - Paris”

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  • Best of luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Perth.

    • Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Salerno

      • Daniel L. GordonPhoto verified

        Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Nizamabad.

        • Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Savannah.

          • Thinking of you and your family. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

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