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Samantha's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After gallstones with repeated infections, Samantha was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇺🇸 Anaheim, California, United States6,365 views
Samantha was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in April. The surgeon at Anaheim University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $7,550 short.
my sister has been in and out of Anaheim University Hospital since April. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Samantha 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 12 weeks. During that time Samantha won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing.
The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did.
Where the $7,550 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $240
• Post-operative medication: $300
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,400
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,610
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-07-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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So sorry you're going through this, Annabelle. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Anaheim
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Love from Mumbai.
good luck, Annabelle. This could happen to any of us. All the best
Stay strong, Annabelle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.