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Help me pay for gallbladder removal at Adelaide General Hospital
Gabriel needs gallbladder removal at Adelaide General Hospital and the family is $4,700 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In September I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Adelaide General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,700 short.
Doctors at Adelaide General Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,250 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 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 $4,700 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,700
• Physiotherapy sessions: $590
• Travel and lodging for the family: $410
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Gabriel
- due date
- 2025-11-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Adelaide!
Thank you. If you're in Adelaide I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
Sending love, Gabriel. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Ikeja this morning
Wishing you the best, Gabriel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Adelaide.
You're not alone, Gabriel. This could happen to any of us. After 6 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything
rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Fort Worth.
Hang in there, Gabriel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
good luck, Gabriel. Shared it with a few friends.