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Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Declan: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $4,300 of the cost.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom3,927 views
Declan Edwards
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Birmingham
In July I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $4,300 short. Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $4,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,950 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Post-operative medication: $200 • Physiotherapy sessions: $410 • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 Thank you for reading my story. - Declan
due date
2026-11-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Narayan Krishna Sharma

    stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Kawasaki.

    • Reagan Carpenter

      Sending love. Get well soon. Greetings from Cardiff.

      • Sharmin Mousumi Saha

        Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        • Layla Lina Mebarek

          Keep going, Declan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Savar

          • Anele C. Ndlovu

            thinking of you and your family, Declan. Shared it with a few friends.

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