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

A scheduled valve repair surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $4,900 of the cost.

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Megan Barrett
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Nottingham
In June I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Nottingham Community Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $4,900 short. Doctors at Nottingham Community Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $4,900 goes: โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $320 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $200 โ€ข Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,450 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,380 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-08-17
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Megan?

    • Megan BarrettOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Nottingham I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

  • Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

    • Is travel and lodging for the family the biggest cost or is there more coming?

      • Megan BarrettOwnerAnswer

        Sure. The biggest one is travel and lodging for the family, $320. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

    • hang in there, Megan. Get well soon. Love from Porto Alegre.

      • Any update on how things are going in Nottingham?

        • Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Silvia G. MendozaAddress verifiedPhoto verified

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            • Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care!

              • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Coventry

                • hope you get there. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

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