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

Nolan needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Saint Anne Hospital and the family is $6,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Gianna M. Carter
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San Diego
Nolan was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in June. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,400 short. my brother has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since June. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nolan struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Nolan won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,450 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420 • Post-operative medication: $220 • Physiotherapy sessions: $380 • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Gianna
due date
2024-08-30
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Gianna

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($914 in total) the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Camille MaillardPhoto verified

    good luck. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

    • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

      • Keep going, Gianna. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update.

        • Keep going, Gianna. Hope you get there. All the best.

          • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

            • Praying for you, Gianna. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Yogyakarta donated after I showed her your page.

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