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Laparoscopic cyst removal for Oliver: covering what insurance won't
Oliver needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Saint Luke Hospital and the family is $2,600 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇬🇧 Coventry, England, United Kingdom1,538 views
In November I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $2,600 short.
Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $2,600 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $290
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260
• Post-operative medication: $240
• Travel and lodging for the family: $160
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,650
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-03-02
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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“Thought of Oliver all day after reading this. - Lecce”
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Rooting for you, Oliver. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Montpellier.
Rooting for you, Oliver. Hope you get there
Thanks for sharing this, Oliver. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Thinking of Coventry.
best of luck. Get well soon. Thinking of Coventry
Hope it all works out, Oliver. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side