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Laparoscopic cyst removal for Beatrix: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in July is out of reach without help covering $1,900 of the cost.
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Beatrix was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in April. The surgeon at Paarl Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,900 short.
my wife has been in and out of Paarl Regional Medical Center since April. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,400 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Beatrix struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Beatrix won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,900 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105
• Physiotherapy sessions: $240
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $770
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $730
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Gerhard
- due date
- 2026-06-15
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Beatrix?
Thank you. If you're in Paarl I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
take care, Gerhard. Hope you get there.
Thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Wishing you peace. Wishing Beatrix a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Half-Way Tree
Hope things get better soon. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care