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Help me pay for laparoscopic cyst removal at San Diego Orthopedic Institute

Roman needs laparoscopic cyst removal at San Diego Orthopedic Institute and the family is $7,450 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Roman Fields
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San Diego
In January I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at San Diego Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $15,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $7,450 short. Doctors at San Diego Orthopedic Institute told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $15,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $7,450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $370 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,650 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $560 I hope life is good to you. - Roman
due date
2026-03-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Kamrul Imran Majumder🇮🇳Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Jack E. Moran🇬🇧Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Exceptional service

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Jonathan W. WashingtonID verified

    sending good thoughts, Roman. This could happen to any of us.

    • Nithya K. Chettiar

      Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 22 people at work.

      • Farah Hiba AbbasPhoto verified

        Sending love, Roman. Hope you get there. Blessings.

        • Girish P. DesaiPhoto verified

          Thinking of you and your family, Roman. Looking forward to the next update. After 20 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything

          • Melanie P. Obrien

            Thinking of you and your family, Roman. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of San Diego.

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