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Valve repair surgery for Danielle: covering what insurance won't

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Danielle was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Abigail A. Thomas
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London
Danielle was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in February. The surgeon at London Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,650 short. my daughter has been in and out of London Orthopedic Institute since February. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Danielle struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Danielle won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,650 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 • Travel and lodging for the family: $270 • Post-operative medication: $300 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-06-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Tomás T. Delgado

    sending strength. Get well soon. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Love from Warsaw.

    • Gerald G. Zamora

      Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Blessings.

      • Kioko Ochieng Kessy

        Wishing you peace, Abigail. Hope you get there.

        • Alexa J. Jacobs

          Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!

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