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

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Brenda was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Valentina N. Bennett
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Riverside
Brenda was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in May. The surgeon at Riverside Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $13,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,850 short. my daughter has been in and out of Riverside Community Hospital since May. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $13,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Brenda struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Brenda 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 $6,850 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,200 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,150 • Travel and lodging for the family: $500 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Valentina
due date
2025-08-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Valentina

  1. 29% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Valentina

  2. Small update. $793 so far, the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $348 raised so far (5%). I made the first payment toward hospital stay. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Manal Dina El-SayedPhoto verified

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Yogyakarta so I could bring a meal

    • Angel J. Navarro

      so sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Anil E. KohliAddress verified

        Good luck, Valentina. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Riverside.

        • Andi Lie

          best of luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

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