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

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

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Rita Elena Giordano
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Rome
Mattia was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in October. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $4,800 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since October. 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 $8,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mattia 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Mattia 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 $4,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,550 • Travel and lodging for the family: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $530 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,460 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Rita
due date
2023-12-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Rita

  1. Quick update: $1,265 raised so far (26%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $800 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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    Really cared about my situation

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  • Melanie P. Obrien

    Thinking of you and your family. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together!

    • Nora M. Pierce

      Thinking of you, Rita. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted

      • Naufal Zulkifli Handoko

        Thanks for sharing this, Rita. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Rome.

        • Owen H. Robertson

          Sending good thoughts, Rita. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope January is when things finally get easier!

          • Tao Jing Zeng

            Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Rome.

            • Angel P. Dela Cruz

              This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Phuket.

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