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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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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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sending strength, Fionnuala. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Kilkenny
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kilkenny
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.
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.
Stay strong, Fionnuala. I hope things turn around soon.
Wishing you the best, Fionnuala. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
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!
Good luck, Fionnuala. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Pasig but we're thinking of you