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Gallbladder removal for Dorota: covering what insurance won't

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Dorota was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom1,486 views
Dorota Lena Nowakowski
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Leeds
In July I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Leeds Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,150 short. Doctors at Leeds Community Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $3,150 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $510 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $240 Thank you for reading my story. - Dorota
due date
2026-09-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Dorota

  1. Update from Leeds: the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 10% funded and the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($29 in total) the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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Reviews

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    Truly grateful for the support

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Made a real difference

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Marco Dario BattagliaQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Dorota?

    • Dorota Lena NowakowskiOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Leeds I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

  • Rohit D. Chopra

    Wishing you the best, Dorota. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Sheffield.

    • Chiara MilaniAddress verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Dorota. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

      • Pranav B. SoodQuestionPhoto verified

        How is Dorota doing now?

        • Erdem Hüseyin KaplanPhoto verified

          Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Melbourne donated after I showed her your page. Take care

          • Leah Tamar ShapiroQuestion

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dorota

            • Dorota Lena NowakowskiOwnerAnswer

              Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. physiotherapy sessions comes first ($510) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

          • Hari J. Narayanan

            Hope it all works out, Dorota. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

            • Roman T. Butler

              Thinking of you and your family, Dorota. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Iztapalapa.

              • Sita W. Sidhu

                Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Salvador.

                • Hossain Nazrul Khan

                  Stay strong, Dorota. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

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