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Valve repair surgery for Solomon: covering what insurance won't
Solomon needs valve repair surgery at Jimma Orthopedic Institute and the family is $850 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Solomon was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Jimma Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $850 short.
my son has been in and out of Jimma Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Solomon struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Solomon won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $850 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $25
• Physiotherapy sessions: $70
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $310
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $365
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-10-25
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Solomon
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. post-operative medication is the biggest at $25.
Take care, Hailu. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Jimma
hope it all works out, Hailu. Hope you get there. Love from Padua.
Wishing you peace, Hailu. Wishing Solomon a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Abuja
How is Solomon doing now?
Praying for you, Hailu. Hope this works out for you
Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Love from Makati.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Solomon?
hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Wishing you the best, Hailu. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Take care, Hailu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this, Hailu. Wishing Solomon a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Gold Coast
Hope you get there. We're a small family in Chicago but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Hailu. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Jakarta Selatan donated after I showed her your page.
Sending strength, Hailu. Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier.