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Brooklyn's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After endometriosis requiring surgery, Brooklyn was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In May I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Chattanooga Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,850 short.
Doctors at Chattanooga Community Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $3,850 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,200
• Physiotherapy sessions: $360
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290
Thank you for reading my story.
- Brooklyn
- due date
- 2026-07-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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You're not alone, Brooklyn. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Chattanooga
Wishing you the best, Brooklyn. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Nagpur so I could bring a meal
Good luck, Brooklyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Love from Peoria.
Hope it all works out, Brooklyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Kolkata.