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Surgery fund for Abigail: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Los Angeles

A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in April is out of reach without help covering $8,550 of the cost.

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Abigail L. Ellis
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Los Angeles
In February I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $8,550 short. Doctors at Los Angeles General Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $8,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,700 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,950 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $530 • Post-operative medication: $400 • Physiotherapy sessions: $780 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 Thank you so much. - Abigail
due date
2026-04-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Abigail

  1. Small update. $4,529 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,513 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 27% thanks to 37 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “God bless. My colleague told me about this one. - Tehuacán”

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    “You got this. Thought of Abigail all day after reading this. - Kasarani”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Abigail all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

  • Ángel T. Tapia 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Lindiwe Davids 🇿🇦 · $26

    “Every little bit. Thought of Abigail all day after reading this.”

  • Wagner Bruno Brito 🇧🇷 · $50

    “Thinking of you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Porto Alegre”

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  • Paulo Gabriel Batista🇧🇷Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Outstanding person

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Rabia Irmak Kara🇩🇪Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Jimena J. Tapia

    Wishing you the best, Abigail. Your post was clear and honest

    • Modupe Khadija Coker

      Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Walker Fitzgerald

        Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless

        • Mega Irma Simanjuntak

          So sorry you're going through this, Abigail. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

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