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Gallbladder removal for Sofia: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled gallbladder removal in September is out of reach without help covering $1,950 of the cost.

🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Russia288 views
Sofia Zoya Borisov
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Saint Petersburg
In July I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Saint Petersburg Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,450, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,950 short. Doctors at Saint Petersburg Regional Medical Center told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,450 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. Recovery is expected to take about 8 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $930 • Physiotherapy sessions: $290 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $460 • Travel and lodging for the family: $105 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-09-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Maria Joseph

    rooting for you, Sofia. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

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