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Valve repair surgery for Ayesha: covering what insurance won't
After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Ayesha was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In January I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $5,900 short.
Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $5,900 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,150
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,250
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380
• Post-operative medication: $300
• Physiotherapy sessions: $680
• Travel and lodging for the family: $140
With deep gratitude,
Ayesha
- due date
- 2026-04-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Sending love, Ayesha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Sacramento.
thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Southampton.
Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 8 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Campinas
Stay strong, Ayesha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Iloilo City but we're thinking of you.
Hope things get better soon, Ayesha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.