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

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Hudson was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Hudson P. Gibson
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Rochester
In November I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Rochester Regional Medical Center recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,550 short. Doctors at Rochester Regional Medical Center told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $3,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,800 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Travel and lodging for the family: $380 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2025-02-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Siddharth GaikwadPhoto verified

    Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Belo Horizonte.

    • Irene Mbwambo

      Wishing you peace, Hudson. Wishing Hudson a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Lukas Weber

        You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Riyadh.

        • Dhruv T. Naik

          Take care, Hudson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Nashik

          • Adrian H. Wright

            wishing you the best, Hudson. Get well soon. Love from Taguig

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              So sorry you're going through this, Hudson. This could happen to any of us. Love from Bahir Dar!

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                Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 33 people at work.

                • Cristian K. Peña

                  hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Rochester

                  • Vincent Yaw Fosu

                    you're not alone. 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

                    • Riley D. Payne

                      Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Edinburgh.

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