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Gallbladder removal for Andrzej: covering what insurance won't
Andrzej needs gallbladder removal at Radom Regional Medical Center and the family is $1,600 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Andrzej was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Radom Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,200, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,600 short.
my father has been in and out of Radom Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,200 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Andrzej struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 5 weeks. During that time Andrzej won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,600 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $290
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,200
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-10-10
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Andrzej
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. physiotherapy sessions is the biggest at $290. Happy to explain more.
Thanks for sharing this, Joanna. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Radom.
Thanks for sharing this, Joanna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Thinking of Radom.
Hang in there, Joanna. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Radom.
Stay strong, Joanna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Radom