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

Fionnuala needs valve repair surgery at Kilkenny Orthopedic Institute and the family is $3,700 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Fionnuala L. Boyle
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Kilkenny
In September I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Kilkenny Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $3,700 short. Doctors at Kilkenny Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,250 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $3,700 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,550 • Post-operative medication: $200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,320 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Evans Opio Mwende

    sending strength, Fionnuala. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Ngọc Tâm Hoang

      Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Kilkenny

      • Sameer N. ShahQuestion

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kilkenny

        • Fionnuala L. BoyleOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Thank you. If you're in Kilkenny I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

      • Rosa Ferrara

        Hope things get better soon, Fionnuala. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

        • Maria Maria Dumitru

          Stay strong, Fionnuala. I hope things turn around soon.

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            Wishing you the best, Fionnuala. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

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              Stay strong, Fionnuala. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

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                Good luck, Fionnuala. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Pasig but we're thinking of you

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