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

After a cleft palate needing repair, Randall was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States7,414 views
Jordan Woods
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San Diego
Randall was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in July. The surgeon at San Diego General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $8,550 short. my son has been in and out of San Diego General Hospital since July. 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 $12,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Randall struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 7 weeks. During that time Randall won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $8,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,950 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350 • Post-operative medication: $230 • Physiotherapy sessions: $480 • Travel and lodging for the family: $490 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-11-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Jordan

  1. Quick update: $3,670 raised so far (43%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,971 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Stay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it. - London”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Randall all day after reading this.”

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  • Arthit Anan Wattana

    This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!

    • Daria Irina AlexeevQuestion

      What exactly is the $8,550 for?

      • Lauren G. LittlePhoto verified

        hope things get better soon, Jordan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

        • Harper H. Martinez

          Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Cairo

          • Kunal A. Phadke

            Thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.

            $7,719 raised of $8,550

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