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Help Elias pay for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Auckland University Hospital

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Elias was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Emery F. Weber
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Auckland
Elias was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Auckland University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,750, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $5,450 short. my husband has been in and out of Auckland University Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Elias struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Elias 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 $5,450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,800 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $470 • Post-operative medication: $280 • Physiotherapy sessions: $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $390 If you're reading this, thank you. - Emery
due date
2026-10-26
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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    “God bless. Thought of Elias all day after reading this.”

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    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Jakarta Selatan”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Elias all day after reading this. - Savar”

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  • Rohan W. Verma

    thinking of you, Emery. Shared it with a few friends. Take care

    • Moin Tariq Khan

      Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Auckland.

      • Nikhil P. Kohli

        Sending strength, Emery. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.

        • Minh Thiện Lieu

          Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. After 20 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Caxias do Sul!

          • Wegayehu Yeshi Shiferaw

            Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Auckland

            • Gabriella Haynes

              Your post was clear and honest. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Auckland!

              • Irma Tika SutantoPhoto verified

                Good luck, Emery. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

                • Uche Comfort Gbadamosi

                  stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Malmö but we're thinking of you. Love from Malmö.

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