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Help me pay for laparoscopic cyst removal at San Diego University Hospital

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in October is out of reach without help covering $6,100 of the cost.

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Rachel Williamson
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In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at San Diego 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 $7,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,100 short. Doctors at San Diego University Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,750 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 6 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,100 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $500 โ€ข Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,350 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $500 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Rachel
due date
2026-12-02
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • you're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

    • Rooting for you, Rachel. Hope the doctors have good news. I'll check back for the next update.

      • You're not alone. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Los Angeles

        • best of luck, Rachel. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

          • wishing Rachel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Nagpur so I could bring a meal. Blessings

            • Thinking of you. Wishing Rachel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

              • Sara Rahma RadwanPhoto verified

                Sending strength, Rachel. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                • Wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Belo Horizonte but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                  • You're not alone, Rachel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Zagazig this morning.

                    • Sending love. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                      • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of San Diego.

                        • best of luck. Get well soon. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                          • Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

                            • Sending good thoughts, Rachel. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 12 people at work. Thinking of San Diego.

                              • Rooting for you, Rachel. Get well soon.

                                • Rooting for you. Wishing Rachel a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

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