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Valve repair surgery for Henry: covering what insurance won't
Henry needs valve repair surgery at Saint Joseph Hospital and the family is $150 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Henry was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in January. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $150 short.
my son has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since January. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Henry struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Henry won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $150 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $40
• Travel and lodging for the family: $40
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2026-04-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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So sorry you're going through this, Irene. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Peshawar
Thinking of you, Irene. Your post was clear and honest
Stay strong. Wishing Henry a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
hope you get there. Thinking of Accra
Wishing you peace, Irene. Hope you get there. I hope May is when things finally get easier!
Good luck, Irene. This could happen to any of us. After 30 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Radom
Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
gave what I could, wish it was more. After 16 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Medellín.
Keep going, Irene. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Praying for you, Irene. Shared this with my family!
Good luck, Irene. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Leicester!