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

Donna needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Akron Orthopedic Institute and the family is $5,600 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Sarah T. Figueroa
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Akron
Donna was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in March. The surgeon at Akron Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,600 short. my mother has been in and out of Akron Orthopedic Institute since March. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Donna struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Donna won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $360 • Travel and lodging for the family: $360 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $250 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,780 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Sarah
due date
2026-06-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Nonso Bolaji Nwankwo

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Akron.

    • Sota Ren Endo

      Thinking of you, Sarah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

      • Sakshi D. Bhavsar

        I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Aurora this morning.

        • Paolo J. Cruz

          Wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 29 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings

          • Elena J. Acosta

            your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 11 people at work. Take care

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