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Surgery fund for Thomas: emergency hernia repair in London
Thomas needs emergency hernia repair at London General Hospital and the family is $6,000 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇬🇧 SE17 3GS, London, England, United Kingdom5,285 views
In August I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at London General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $12,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,000 short.
Doctors at London General Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $12,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 7 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: $3,500
• Travel and lodging for the family: $420
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,600
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $270
• Post-operative medication: $210
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-11-15
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Thomas
Update from London: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 40% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Stay strong, Thomas. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Sending good thoughts, Thomas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Springfield
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Love from Aswan
sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Makassar.
good luck, Thomas. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Good luck, Thomas. Wishing Thomas a smooth procedure and a full recovery
Wishing you the best, Thomas. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best
so sorry you're going through this, Thomas. I hope things turn around soon
Sending strength, Thomas. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Istanbul