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Surgery fund for Amber: laparoscopic cyst removal in Wollongong
After a large ovarian cyst, Amber was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In May I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Wollongong University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,950 short.
Doctors at Wollongong University Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a market vendor, 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 market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $6,950 goes:
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,550
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,800
• Physiotherapy sessions: $600
With deep gratitude,
Amber
- due date
- 2025-07-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Amber
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,279 in total) I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $1,131 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Praying for you, Amber. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless.
Sending strength, Amber. Looking forward to the next update. After 25 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless
Hang in there, Amber. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
hope things get better soon, Amber. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted.
good luck, Amber. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Nizamabad so I could bring a meal.
Keep going, Amber. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
You're not alone, Amber. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending strength, Amber. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Wollongong