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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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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
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Take care, Barbara. Wishing Barbara a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.
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.