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Gennaro's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in October is out of reach without help covering $3,300 of the cost.
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In July I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Catania University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,700, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,300 short.
Doctors at Catania University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,700 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $3,300 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $155
• Physiotherapy sessions: $260
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $240
• Travel and lodging for the family: $165
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,480
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-11-14
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours.
thinking of you and your family, Gennaro. Shared this with my family. God bless.
keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Catania.
Take care, Gennaro. Get well soon. Don't give up. God bless.