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Help me pay for a craniotomy at Montego Bay Orthopedic Institute
A scheduled a craniotomy in August is out of reach without help covering $2,100 of the cost.
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In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Montego Bay Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,200, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,100 short.
Doctors at Montego Bay Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,200 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 12 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.
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 $2,100 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $920
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $550
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $170
• Post-operative medication: $70
• Physiotherapy sessions: $220
• Travel and lodging for the family: $170
With deep gratitude,
Novelette
- due date
- 2026-08-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Novelette.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $920.
Hang in there, Novelette. Hope you get there. All the best.
Sending love, Novelette. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!
Rooting for you. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings
praying for you, Novelette. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.