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Gallbladder removal for Jade: covering what insurance won't

Jade needs gallbladder removal at Sydney Community Hospital and the family is $5,150 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia3,028 views
Jade Barnett
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Sydney
In February I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Sydney Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,150 short. Doctors at Sydney Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $5,150 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $420 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,200 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,530 Thanks for being kind about this. - Jade
due date
2026-05-26
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jade!

    • Good luck, Jade. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

      • Sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Dhaka

        • Wishing you the best, Jade. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted

          • looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Glendale

            • Hang in there. Wishing Jade a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

              • look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

                • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                  • Good luck. Shared this with my family. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

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