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

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in November is out of reach without help covering $5,150 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Georgia, United States5,278 views
Faith K. Ocampo
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Columbus
Jerome was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $5,150 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jerome struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Jerome won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. 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 $5,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $380 • Travel and lodging for the family: $180 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Naresh G. Mittal

    Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

    • Regina Eliane Rocha

      Sending good thoughts, Faith. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

      • Sani Kayode Lasisi

        you're not alone, Faith. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Batuhan Sinan Şimşek

          A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Georgia. I'll ask around and let you know!

          • Dariusz Mariusz Sawicki

            Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 21 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Onitsha.

            • Parth M. ParmarID verified

              Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Love from Metz.

              • Andi Heru Wardana

                Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Bahir Dar this morning. All the best

                • Naomi Guzman

                  You're not alone, Faith. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Columbus

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                    Wishing you the best, Faith. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

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