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Dylan's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Dylan needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Saint Catherine Hospital and the family is $6,500 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Dylan was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in March. The surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $6,500 short.
my father has been in and out of Saint Catherine Hospital since March. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Dylan struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Dylan won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
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 $6,500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,400
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,600
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $720
• Post-operative medication: $150
• Physiotherapy sessions: $340
• Travel and lodging for the family: $290
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Elijah
- due date
- 2026-06-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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rooting for you, Elijah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Nairobi
This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Peoria.
sending strength, Elijah. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
Sending strength, Elijah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 19 people at work
Take care, Elijah. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope June is when things finally get easier. All the best.
wishing Dylan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless