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Giovanna's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in August is out of reach without help covering $5,900 of the cost.
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In May I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Milan Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,900 short.
Doctors at Milan Orthopedic Institute told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $5,900 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,950
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,200
• Travel and lodging for the family: $210
• Post-operative medication: $200
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2024-08-08
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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thinking of you and your family, Giovanna. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick
Hope things get better soon, Giovanna. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Keep going, Giovanna. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Milan.
So sorry you're going through this, Giovanna. Get well soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Madina.
thanks for sharing this, Giovanna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope July is when things finally get easier. All the best.