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Surgery fund for Christos: laparoscopic cyst removal in Piraeus
A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in October is out of reach without help covering $2,350 of the cost.
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In July I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,700, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $2,350 short.
Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,700 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $2,350 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,650
• Post-operative medication: $230
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320
• Travel and lodging for the family: $150
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- due date
- 2026-11-07
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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how is Christos doing now?
You're not alone, Christos. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.
you're not alone. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care
Hang in there, Christos. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Christos?
Thank you. If you're in Piraeus I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending good thoughts, Christos. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Blessings
Thinking of you and your family, Christos. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings
thinking of you and your family, Christos. Your post was clear and honest!