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Barbara's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in November is out of reach without help covering $2,000 of the cost.

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Paulina Julia Kowalczyk
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Warsaw
Barbara was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in July. The surgeon at Warsaw Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,350, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,000 short. my mother has been in and out of Warsaw Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Barbara 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 6 weeks. During that time Barbara won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $2,000 goes: โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $170 โ€ข Hospital stay (5 nights): $810 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $70 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $950 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-10-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Lia Bunga Gunawan

    Hope it all works out, Paulina. I hope things turn around soon.

    • Marcus F. Juarez

      Take care, Paulina. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Sรฃo Paulo.

      • Rodrigo Luรญs Figueiredo

        keep going, Paulina. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Malmรถ.

        • Yolanda S. EstradaID verified

          wishing you peace, Paulina. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

          • Anthony AshworthID verified

            So sorry you're going through this, Paulina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Collins David Byaruhanga

              Keep going, Paulina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

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