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Surgery fund for Ruth: septoplasty in Houston
Ruth needs septoplasty at Saint Mary Hospital and the family is $8,250 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In July I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $13,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $8,250 short.
Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $13,750 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.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $8,250 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $840
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,650
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,450
• Travel and lodging for the family: $310
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-10-11
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Good luck, Ruth. Hope the doctors have good news.
Wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Ruth. Hope you get there. All the best!