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Walker's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After an aortic valve defect, Walker was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Sharon M. Gregory
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Manchester
Walker was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in February. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,100 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since February. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Walker struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Walker won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,350 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $430 • Post-operative medication: $330 • Physiotherapy sessions: $440 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-05-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Sharon

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,070 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $575 raised so far (11%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “All the best. Thought of Walker all day after reading this. - Saket”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Walker all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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  • Tejas B. Patel

    You're not alone, Sharon. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

    • Audrey H. MontgomeryQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Walker!

      • Sharon M. GregoryOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. surgeon and anesthesia fees comes first ($2,350) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

    • Anjali B. Chaudhary

      Sending strength, Sharon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

      • Luana Gabriela Nascimento

        rooting for you. Hope you get there. Sent it to 13 people at work

        • Maksym Vitaly Lysenko

          Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

          • Femi Adewale Anyanwu

            Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Houston donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Manchester.

            • Gauri D. Bhide

              Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

              • Eric Daniel Danso

                Keep going, Sharon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up. All the best

                • Vandana M. Dwivedi

                  Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Thinking of Manchester

                  $1,845 raised of $5,100

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