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Help Zlata pay for laparoscopic cyst removal at Odesa University Hospital
After a herniated spinal disc, Zlata was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Zlata was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in April. The surgeon at Odesa University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $350 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Odesa University Hospital since April. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Zlata struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Zlata won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $350 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $185
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75
• Travel and lodging for the family: $90
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Yulia
- due date
- 2026-06-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Yulia
Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($55). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. - Yulia
Thank you all. We're at 1% now ($5). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions.
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- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5
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how is Zlata doing now?
Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Bangkok this morning. Thinking of Odesa.
Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Odesa
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Columbus donated after I showed her your page. Love from Columbus!
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Sending strength. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 36 people at work.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope June is when things finally get easier. God bless
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Odesa Oblast. I'll ask around and let you know!
wishing Zlata a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Hope it all works out, Yulia. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Mumbai
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Odesa!
Hope things get better soon. Wishing Zlata a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 31 people at work. All the best.
Stay strong. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Take care.
you're not alone, Yulia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.
Sending strength, Yulia. Wishing Zlata a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Comilla but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Praying for you. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings!
sending good thoughts, Yulia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Calgary but we're thinking of you!
thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 38 people at work. All the best
sending strength, Yulia. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.
Wishing you the best, Yulia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Ciudad de México.
Hope this works out for you. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
hang in there, Yulia. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
rooting for you, Yulia. Hope the doctors have good news. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Mandaue.
Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Odesa.
Wishing you peace. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Brest so I could bring a meal.