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

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Leo was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom3,117 views
Leo Wong
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Bristol
In July I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Bristol Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,800, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $3,850 short. Doctors at Bristol Regional Medical Center told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $3,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $650 • Physiotherapy sessions: $800 Thanks for reading all this. - Leo
due date
2026-09-29
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Leo

  1. Thank you all. We're at 53% now ($2,050). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($1,036). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Blessings. Thought of Leo all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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    “Keep your head up. Hope the October deadline works out. - Seattle”

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  • Onyango Wafula Kiprop

    Thanks for sharing this, Leo. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Odhiambo Githinji Kigozi

      wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Adama

      • Paul Musyoka Karanja

        Sending love. 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. Take care.

        • Ezekiel A. Morales

          Sending good thoughts, Leo. Gave what I could, wish it was more

          • Josefa S. Robles

            wishing Leo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Tampa this morning.

            • Payal R. DhillonAddress verified

              Sending good thoughts, Leo. Looking forward to the next update. All the best

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