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

Russell needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Akron General Hospital and the family is $6,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Akron, Ohio, United States4,903 views
Jose E. McDonald
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Akron
Russell was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Akron General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $6,200 short. my son has been in and out of Akron General Hospital since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Russell struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Russell won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,200 goes: • Post-operative medication: $410 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,250 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-11-05
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • so sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. All the best

    • Wishing you peace, Jose. Your post was clear and honest

      • Thanks for sharing this, Jose. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

        • get well soon. My husband and I read this together. God bless

          • Công Thành BuiID verified

            Wishing you the best, Jose. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

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