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Cesar's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Cesar was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In April I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Catherine 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 $1,800, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,350 short.
Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,800 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 4 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 $1,350 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $620
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125
• Post-operative medication: $65
• Physiotherapy sessions: $85
• Travel and lodging for the family: $75
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-07-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending love, Cesar. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Take care, Cesar. Get well soon.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Cesar
Surgeon and anesthesia fees is $380 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Eldoret.
Take care, Cesar. Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Manila.
Wishing Cesar a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Cesar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Bonny.
Sending love, Cesar. Your post was clear and honest. I hope August is when things finally get easier
Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta Selatan so I could bring a meal. Love from Kraków.
best of luck. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Jeddah but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Jeddah
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Love from Warangal.
Sending good thoughts, Cesar. Wishing Cesar a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Hang in there, Cesar. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Southampton so I could bring a meal. All the best
You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Manila.
Good luck, Cesar. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Jabalpur
Sending love, Cesar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
Stay strong. Get well soon. We're a small family in Gwagwalada but we're thinking of you. All the best.
You're not alone, Cesar. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Stay strong. Wishing Cesar a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best
Take care, Cesar. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Lyon.
sending love, Cesar. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 12 people at work. Blessings.
sending strength. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
you're not alone, Cesar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.