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

Shilpa needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Sacramento Orthopedic Institute and the family is $6,150 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States1,765 views
Shilpa P. Kapoor
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Sacramento
In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Sacramento Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,150 short. Doctors at Sacramento Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,750 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 3 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 $6,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,150 • Post-operative medication: $360 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $440 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-10-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Noman Rashed Hasan

    So sorry you're going through this, Shilpa. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

    • Rani P. Dhawan

      hope things get better soon. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

      • Fernanda R. Benítez

        Rooting for you, Shilpa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Siriporn Oranuch Tangsiri

          Stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best

          • Murilo Tiago Rezende

            Sending love, Shilpa. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Brasília.

            • Quinn K. Daniels

              I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Nagpur this morning. Love from Nagpur.

              • Emma Carla Sala

                you're not alone, Shilpa. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Sacramento

                • Tiffany A. Pruitt

                  Take care, Shilpa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Chennai!

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