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Gallbladder removal for Allison: covering what insurance won't
Allison needs gallbladder removal at Saint Luke Hospital and the family is $3,400 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇨🇦 R8Z 5J9, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada2,329 views
In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,400 short.
Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $3,400 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,050
• Travel and lodging for the family: $360
• Physiotherapy sessions: $650
• Post-operative medication: $340
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-10-15
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Allison
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Awka.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
you're not alone, Allison. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money