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Laparoscopic cyst removal for Ai: covering what insurance won't

Ai needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Saint Anne Hospital and the family is $1,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Springfield, Illinois, United States1,444 views
Ai Yuan
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Springfield
In April I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $1,200 goes: • Post-operative medication: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $360 • Travel and lodging for the family: $185 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $345 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Ai
due date
2025-07-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Isaac Bolaji Bello

    thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Tlaquepaque.

    • Susana P. González

      best of luck, Ai. This could happen to any of us

      • Nazrul Tuhin Sarker

        Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Nashik donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

        • Gabriela J. Orozco

          Sending love, Ai. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

          • Mazen SalehQuestion

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ai.

            • Adhiambo Auma Ochieng

              Thinking of you, Ai. Hope you get there. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!

              • Dmytro Andrei Belyaev

                Thinking of you and your family, Ai. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Springfield.

                • Walker R. Cook

                  You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Zapopan this morning.

                  • Marcos M. Ibarra

                    Shared this with my family. Greetings from Pietermaritzburg.

                    • Daniel Collins Kiptoo

                      So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Saket.

                      • Vera Yana Antonov

                        wishing you peace, Ai. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

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