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Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Scarlett: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $2,450 of the cost.
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In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Townsville Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,050, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,450 short.
Doctors at Townsville Community Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,050 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 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 $2,450 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $230
• Post-operative medication: $210
• Physiotherapy sessions: $350
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,660
With deep gratitude,
Scarlett
- due date
- 2026-10-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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thinking of you and your family, Scarlett. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Enugu
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Scarlett. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Half-Way Tree but we're thinking of you. God bless.