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Gallbladder removal for Natalie: covering what insurance won't

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Natalie was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States1,648 views
Gregory S. Jackson
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Scranton
Natalie was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in July. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,450 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since July. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Natalie struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 7 weeks. During that time Natalie won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,450 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,300 โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,850 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $180 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $600 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $200 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-11-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Pedro P. Pacheco

    Good luck, Gregory. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • Mason P. Pearson

      Sending good thoughts, Gregory. I hope things turn around soon.

      • Dennis H. Jennings

        Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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          Thinking of you and your family, Gregory. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.

          • Deepa Pillai

            good luck, Gregory. Wishing Natalie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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              Sending good thoughts, Gregory. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.

              • Joรฃo Heitor Cavalcanti

                Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings

                • Vandana R. Kushwaha

                  Hope this works out for you. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Chandler.

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