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Lucy's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a herniated spinal disc, Lucy was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 75219, Dallas, Texas, United States664 views
Lucy H. Duncan
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Dallas
In August I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 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 3 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 $950 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $300 • Travel and lodging for the family: $270 • Post-operative medication: $380 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Lucy
due date
2026-10-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Gabriele Franco De RosaPhoto verified

    So sorry you're going through this, Lucy. Wishing Lucy a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

    • Helene Lorenz

      sending strength, Lucy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

      • Lidia Olga Zaitsev

        Sending strength, Lucy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

        • Donal B. McGrath

          Keep going. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

          • Ishrat Ruma Banerjee

            Take care, Lucy. Hope you get there. All the best

            • Ellie L. DunnPhoto verified

              Hang in there, Lucy. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

              • Matilda Portia Donkor

                Sending good thoughts, Lucy. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Laredo.

                • Nafula Neema GithinjiAddress verified

                  Hope it all works out, Lucy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Karachi but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Dallas

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