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Surgery fund for Bella: laparoscopic cyst removal in Buffalo

After an aortic valve defect, Bella was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York, United States1,502 views
Bella L. Lambert
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Buffalo
In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Buffalo University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $14,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,950 short. Doctors at Buffalo University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $14,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,050 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Post-operative medication: $390 • Physiotherapy sessions: $410 • Travel and lodging for the family: $450 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-10-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Bella

  1. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($245). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. 2% there. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 1% now ($85). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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  • Dorcas Mary Mollel

    Get well soon. My husband and I read this together. Blessings!

    • Swati R. PandeyID verified

      Hope things get better soon, Bella. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Utrecht this morning

      • Diya R. KhannaPhoto verified

        Take care, Bella. Hope the doctors have good news.

        • Filippo Vincenzo ParisiPhoto verified

          Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Love from Faisalabad!

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