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Laparoscopic cyst removal for Lincoln: covering what insurance won't
After a cleft palate needing repair, Lincoln was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Lincoln was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in March. The surgeon at Manukau Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,550, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,400 short.
my brother has been in and out of Manukau Orthopedic Institute since March. 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 $4,550 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Lincoln struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 10 weeks. During that time Lincoln won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $3,400 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,350
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,650
• Travel and lodging for the family: $210
• Post-operative medication: $190
Thank you for reading my story.
- Skylar
- due date
- 2026-06-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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stay strong, Skylar. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless
sending love, Skylar. Wishing Lincoln a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from London.
Rooting for you, Skylar. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Take care, Skylar. Get well soon. Thinking of Manukau
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Manukau
sending strength, Skylar. Shared this with my family. I hope June is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Hang in there, Skylar. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.