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Brielle's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Brielle needs a craniotomy at Los Angeles University Hospital and the family is $7,300 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Brielle B. Parker
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Los Angeles
In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Los Angeles University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $7,300 short. Doctors at Los Angeles University Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $7,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $530 • Physiotherapy sessions: $870 • Travel and lodging for the family: $320 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,180 Every share and every dollar helps. - Brielle
due date
2026-11-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,446 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Cristina L. LópezID verified

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Södertälje.

    • Pooja K. Verma

      wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Los Angeles.

      • Wahyu Zulkifli Wibowo

        Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

        • Rahayu Novi PanePhoto verified

          Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Nashik!

          • Fon Hathai Kaewkla

            Good luck, Brielle. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

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