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Valve repair surgery for Teresa: covering what insurance won't
After a herniated spinal disc, Teresa was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Teresa was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Sydney Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,250 short.
my wife has been in and out of Sydney Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Teresa struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Teresa won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $7,250 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,950
• Post-operative medication: $220
• Travel and lodging for the family: $510
• Physiotherapy sessions: $520
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,050
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- John
- due date
- 2026-10-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Any update on how things are going in Sydney?
Hang in there, John. Get well soon. Love from Anaheim
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Sydney
Thank you. If you're in Sydney I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
hope things get better soon, John. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Buenos Aires but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. All the best
wishing Teresa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Narayanganj this morning. Blessings
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Blessings