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Léo's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled gallbladder removal in October is out of reach without help covering $3,450 of the cost.
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Léo was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in June. The surgeon at Toronto Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,450 short.
my son has been in and out of Toronto Regional Medical Center since June. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Léo struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Léo won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $3,450 goes:
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,850
• Post-operative medication: $135
• Physiotherapy sessions: $465
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Claire
- due date
- 2026-09-07
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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you're not alone. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Toronto.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Léo
It's all in the list in the story. hospital stay (4 nights) is the big one at $2,850, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending love, Claire. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Wishing Léo a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Wishing you the best, Claire. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Hồ Chí Minh City so I could bring a meal.
Hope things get better soon, Claire. Shared this with my family. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless