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

Joseph needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Los Angeles University Hospital and the family is $6,300 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Joseph S. Cook
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Los Angeles
In February I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Los Angeles University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,300 short. Doctors at Los Angeles University Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $6,300 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650 โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,050 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $280 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $480 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $480 If you're reading this, thank you. - Joseph
due date
2026-05-12
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Joseph

  1. Quick update: $2,159 raised so far (34%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,024 in total) the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Los Angeles: we've started the first stage. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $200
  • Gustavo Marcelo Santana ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $200
  • Vani D. Garg ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $200
  • Paul Aliyu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Gianna W. Quizon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100
  • Ethan L. Ortega ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Halima Njeri Nabwire ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $100
  • Gennaro Roberto Orlando ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $100

    โ€œRooting for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Turinโ€

  • Micah B. Rodriguez ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $100
  • Vera Yulia Lebedev ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œThinking of you. From Kharkiv with love.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $75
  • Esteban P. Rรญos ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $75
  • Isla N. Carlson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75

    โ€œHope it all works out. From Jacksonville with love.โ€

  • Sergio G. Ramos ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $75
  • Nasser Marwan Said ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $75
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $71
  • Frank Manfred Haas ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $70

    โ€œYou got this. Hope the June deadline works out. - Nurembergโ€

  • Karl Stefan Beck ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $69
  • Sakda Ittipol Kittisak ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $66.50

Reviews

3.3(4 reviews)

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  • Salman Tariq Mughal๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Rahma Layla Tawfik๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Mukesh J. Bedi๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Giorgio Bruno Marchetti๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. After 17 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Cologne.

    • Thinking of you, Joseph. Shared this with my family. God bless!

      • Everly P. HernandezPhoto verified

        hope things get better soon, Joseph. Shared this with my family. After 12 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings

        • Praying for you. Shared this with my family. Love from Leicester.

          • Take care, Joseph. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Take care.

            • Priya E. MalhotraPhoto verified

              Sending strength, Joseph. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Los Angeles.

              • Wishing you the best, Joseph. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                • Sending good thoughts, Joseph. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Los Angeles

                  • Shared this with my family. Thinking of Los Angeles

                    • Ifeanyi Gbenga SalamiPhoto verified

                      Praying for you, Joseph. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                      • Raluca Roxana OpreaPhoto verified

                        Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Joseph a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Montego Bay.

                        • You're not alone. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                          • Hope things get better soon, Joseph. Hope you get there. All the best.

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