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

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Frank was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Frank T. Larson
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Los Angeles
In April I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,350 short. Doctors at Los Angeles General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $4,350 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,550 • Post-operative medication: $185 • Physiotherapy sessions: $615 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-06-15
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Hospital invoice

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  • Best of luck. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Pune.

    • Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Saint-Étienne donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

      • wishing you peace, Frank. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Los Angeles

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