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Marta's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After endometriosis requiring surgery, Marta was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Marta was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in June. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $800 short.
my sister has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since June. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Marta struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Marta won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $800 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290
• Travel and lodging for the family: $250
• Physiotherapy sessions: $260
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2025-08-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Rockford.
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Tallahassee.
Sending love, Lorena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.