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Help me pay for laparoscopic cyst removal at Gliwice University Hospital

Barbara needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Gliwice University Hospital and the family is $2,100 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Barbara Kamiński
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Gliwice
In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Gliwice 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 $2,800, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $2,100 short. Doctors at Gliwice University Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 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 $2,100 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $240 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,450 • Post-operative medication: $145 • Physiotherapy sessions: $145 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-11-23
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Hospital invoice

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  • Frank HarveyQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Barbara?

    • Thank you. If you're in Gliwice I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

  • You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Tampa.

    • Xiang HeQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Barbara!

      • Pre-operative tests and imaging is $240 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Hope things get better soon, Barbara. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Love from Istanbul.

      • Imani MukasaQuestion

        any update on how things are going in Gliwice?

        • hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.

          • Xiang Hong ShenPhoto verified

            Thinking of you and your family, Barbara. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Caloocan.

            • Praying for you, Barbara. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Gliwice.

              • Lydia B. CarrollAddress verified

                Take care, Barbara. Wishing Barbara a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

                • Megumi MiyazakiPhoto verified

                  Rooting for you. Wishing Barbara a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Biratnagar.

                  • Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Badagry.

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