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Richard's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $450 of the cost.
🇬🇭 Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana790 views
In July I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Accra Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $900, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $450 short.
Doctors at Accra Orthopedic Institute told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $900 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $450 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $240
• Physiotherapy sessions: $100
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70
• Post-operative medication: $40
Thank you for reading my story.
- Richard
- due date
- 2026-10-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.
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Wishing you the best, Richard. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
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Keep going, Richard. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Caloocan.
Wishing you peace, Richard. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Ikeja!