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Laparoscopic cyst removal for Ngozi: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in September is out of reach without help covering $700 of the cost.
🇳🇬 Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria445 views
In July I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $700 short.
Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $700 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $95
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $170
• Post-operative medication: $55
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2025-09-22
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Rooting for you, Ngozi. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Quezon City.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ngozi.
It's all in the list in the story. physiotherapy sessions is the big one at $95, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope it all works out, Ngozi. Shared this with my family.
Take care, Ngozi. Wishing Ngozi a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Hawassa.
rooting for you, Ngozi. Hope you get there.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Laredo this morning. Love from Laredo.
Hope things get better soon, Ngozi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Ikeja.
sending love, Ngozi. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick
Thinking of you and your family, Ngozi. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 26 people at work. All the best
best of luck, Ngozi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Radom
You're not alone, Ngozi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Ngozi. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together!