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

Fabrice needs valve repair surgery at Saint Mary Hospital and the family is $5,550 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇫🇷 Reims, Grand Est, France1,310 views
Claire Royer
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Reims
Fabrice was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in April. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,550 short. my brother has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since April. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Fabrice struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Fabrice won't be able to drive, 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 $5,550 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,550 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $700 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2025-07-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Claire

  1. Quick update: $257 raised so far (5%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($130). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.

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  • Eko Yoga YulianiQuestionPhoto verified

    How is Fabrice doing now?

    • Beatriz B. Vega

      Hang in there, Claire. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Bahir Dar this morning.

      • Lipi Nusrat Paul

        Hope it all works out, Claire. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

        • Rohan H. Tandon

          Hang in there, Claire. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

          • Wawan Ilham Hidayat

            Thinking of you and your family, Claire. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Yogyakarta but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

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