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Gallbladder removal for Brenda: covering what insurance won't

Brenda needs gallbladder removal at Manchester Regional Medical Center and the family is $5,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom2,044 views
Brenda M. Park
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Manchester
In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Manchester Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $5,200 short. Doctors at Manchester Regional Medical Center told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,500 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 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $5,200 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,200 • Post-operative medication: $240 • Physiotherapy sessions: $290 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,150 • Travel and lodging for the family: $320 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-11-27
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Brenda

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($711 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Manchester: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $180 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Isabel Zamora

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Sydney but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

    • Kevin MarshallQuestion

      how is Brenda doing now?

      • Nongnuch Fon Phongsri

        I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to San Diego so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Manchester.

        • Tharun B. Bhat

          Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Love from New York.

          • Esperanza W. CastroPhoto verified

            best of luck, Brenda. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Phuket

            • Khalid Rami Ibrahim

              Wishing you peace. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

              • Polina Lidia Kovalenko

                you're not alone, Brenda. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 12 people at work. Blessings.

                • Chae-won Yu-na Ahn

                  Praying for you, Brenda. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                  • Benjamin Mejia

                    Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

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