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Efe's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a benign brain tumor, Efe was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In December I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Wudil University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,000 short.
Doctors at Wudil University Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $200
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85
• Post-operative medication: $20
• Physiotherapy sessions: $65
• Travel and lodging for the family: $80
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2025-03-04
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Efe
Small update. $45 so far, the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. - Efe
Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($35). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $15 so far, I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.
- Sergio J. Fuentes 🇲🇽 · $15
“Praying for you. - Coatzacoalcos”
- Mahmoud Ibrahim 🇪🇬 · $92
“Thinking of you. Hope the February deadline works out. - Shubra”
- Julia De Wit 🇳🇱 · $10
- Josiane Marie Colin 🇫🇷 · $10
“Hang in there. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Montpellier”
- Tolga Orhan Ünal 🇹🇷 · $10
- Julián A. Mendoza 🇪🇸 · $5
“God bless - Barcelona”
- Ángel P. Castro 🇪🇸 · $10
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stay strong, Efe. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Lagos so I could bring a meal.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Efe
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $550. It helps to be asked.
Hang in there, Efe. I hope things turn around soon
Sending strength, Efe. I hope things turn around soon
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Wudil.
Sending love, Efe. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.