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

Raymond needs gallbladder removal at Knoxville General Hospital and the family is $8,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Raymond R. Stanton
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Knoxville
In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Knoxville General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $8,400 short. Doctors at Knoxville General Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $8,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,950 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $250 • Post-operative medication: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $440 • Travel and lodging for the family: $400 With deep gratitude, Raymond
due date
2025-09-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Raymond

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,349 in total) I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Dagmawit Sosina Hailemariam

    Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Knoxville.

    • Carter Quarles

      Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 29 people at work.

      $6,800 raised of $8,400

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