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Help me pay for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Athens Regional Medical Center

A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $2,950 of the cost.

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Fotini Marina Pappas
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Athens
In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Athens Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,700, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,950 short. Doctors at Athens Regional Medical Center told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi 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 work a full shift 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 $2,950 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $180 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,650 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $690 • Post-operative medication: $220 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210 Thank you so much.
due date
2025-08-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Fotini

  1. Small update. $836 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Dorcas Nyambura Mrema

    thanks for sharing this, Fotini. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

    • Brigitte BlanchardPhoto verified

      keep going. Shared this with my family. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

      • Mthunzi GovenderPhoto verified

        Hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Love from Colorado Springs.

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