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Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Girma: covering what insurance won't
After gallstones with repeated infections, Girma was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Girma was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Addis Ababa Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $750 short.
my son has been in and out of Addis Ababa Community Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Girma struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 8 weeks. During that time Girma won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $750 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $400
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $250
• Physiotherapy sessions: $65
• Post-operative medication: $35
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-11-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Girma
It's all in the list in the story. hospital stay (2 nights) is the big one at $400, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
Thinking of you, Zewditu. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
wishing you peace, Zewditu. Hope you get there. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
Wishing you peace, Zewditu. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.