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Leo's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After gallstones with repeated infections, Leo was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇦🇺 6214, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia1,241 views
Annabelle S. Hall
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Mandurah
Leo was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in May. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,150 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since May. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without laparoscopic cyst 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, Leo 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Leo won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,150 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Physiotherapy sessions: $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 Glad we found this place. - Annabelle
due date
2026-08-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Annabelle

  1. Update from Mandurah: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($400). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.

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  • Ramesh L. GuptaQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mandurah

    • Annabelle S. HallOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Mandurah I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

  • Michael M. Whitfield

    Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

    • Nadia Souad Yassin

      take care, Annabelle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      • Timur Pavlov

        Sending good thoughts, Annabelle. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

        • Adeline Jackson

          Rooting for you, Annabelle. Get well soon.

          • Aileen H. Lacson

            So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Seville donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

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