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Marilyn's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in June is out of reach without help covering $3,950 of the cost.

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Weston S. Shelton
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Marilyn was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in March. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $3,950 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since March. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Marilyn struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Marilyn won't be able to drive, 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 $3,950 goes: โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540 โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,850 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $560 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2026-06-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Weston

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 6% funded and the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled.

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    your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Wrocล‚aw.

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      I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

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