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Gallbladder removal for Marilyn: covering what insurance won't

After gallstones with repeated infections, Marilyn was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Jonathan A. Nguyen
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Los Angeles
Marilyn was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in November. The surgeon at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $3,150 short. my daughter has been in and out of Los Angeles Regional Medical Center since November. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections 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, Marilyn struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Marilyn won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,900 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $470 • Travel and lodging for the family: $410 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2025-01-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Jonathan

  1. Quick update: $155 raised so far (5%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 5% funded and I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($120). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.

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  • Márcia Rosângela OliveiraAddress verified

    Keep going. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

    • Kariuki Peter Githinji

      Stay strong. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Los Angeles.

      • Shivam K. BhardwajPhoto verified

        thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. All the best

        • Auma Faith Tumusiime

          Keep going, Jonathan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Mombasa so I could bring a meal. God bless

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