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Surgery fund for Carter: laparoscopic cyst removal in Springfield
Carter needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Springfield University Hospital and the family is $7,700 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In February I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Springfield University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $7,700 short.
Doctors at Springfield University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 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 $7,700 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $4,050
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $560
• Post-operative medication: $290
• Physiotherapy sessions: $300
• Travel and lodging for the family: $300
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-04-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Thủ Đức.
Wishing you the best, Carter. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Stay strong. Wishing Carter a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope May is when things finally get easier
Sending good thoughts, Carter. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from San Antonio.
Hang in there, Carter. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
You're not alone, Carter. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in San Antonio donated after I showed her your page.