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Eli's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Eli needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Hamilton Orthopedic Institute and the family is $5,600 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In January I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Hamilton Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,600 short.
Doctors at Hamilton Orthopedic Institute told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 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 $5,600 goes:
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,450
• Physiotherapy sessions: $610
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,800
• Post-operative medication: $380
• Travel and lodging for the family: $360
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Eli
- due date
- 2026-04-06
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Hamilton.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital stay (4 nights), advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.
Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Hamilton.