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Gallbladder removal for Lucas: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled gallbladder removal in January is out of reach without help covering $3,150 of the cost.
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Lucas was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in November. The surgeon at Sydney Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,150 short.
my husband has been in and out of Sydney Regional Medical Center since November. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Lucas 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 8 weeks. During that time Lucas 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 $3,150 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $250
• Travel and lodging for the family: $185
• Physiotherapy sessions: $720
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,450
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $545
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Hazel
- due date
- 2024-02-25
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hang in there, Hazel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Keep going, Hazel. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Take care
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Hazel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.