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Clinton's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Clinton needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Soweto Regional Medical Center and the family is $1,100 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Clinton W. Petersen
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Soweto
In October I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Soweto Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Soweto Regional Medical Center told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,100 goes: β€’ Physiotherapy sessions: $160 β€’ Hospital stay (5 nights): $680 β€’ Pre-operative tests and imaging: $160 β€’ Post-operative medication: $100 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2025-11-28
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Clinton

  1. Small update. $255 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

    • hope it all works out, Clinton. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.

      • Sending strength, Clinton. Get well soon. Love from Springfield.

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