Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Bills & expensesMedical & health

Surgery fund for Denise: gallbladder removal in Cardiff

Denise needs gallbladder removal at Cardiff General Hospital and the family is $2,450 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom1,635 views
Denise P. Jensen
Email verified
Cardiff
In May I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Cardiff General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $2,450 short. Doctors at Cardiff General Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $2,450 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $380 • Post-operative medication: $260 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 • Travel and lodging for the family: $170 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,250 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-07-18
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Denise

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

  • Sana Aleena Aslam 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Cris F. Abad 🇵🇭 · $5
  • Omer Yonatan Navon 🇮🇱 · $50
  • Giorgia Bianca Greco 🇮🇹 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇹🇭 · $20

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Denise all day after reading this.”

  • Bogdana Marina Ivanov 🇺🇦 · $5
  • Ana L. Benítez 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Anderson Anderson Melo 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $15

    “Best of luck. Hope the August deadline works out. - Tokyo”

  • Anonymous 🇨🇴 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Hope the August deadline works out. - Xalapa”

  • Shawn L. Knight 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Elena H. Franco 🇲🇽 · $7
  • Walker C. Whitaker 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Autumn E. Cox 🇬🇧 · $45

    “Blessings. Thought of Denise all day after reading this. - Leeds”

  • Bhavna H. Sharma 🇨🇦 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Québec”

  • Hamisi Joseph Wekesa 🇰🇪 · $10

    “Thought of Denise all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

  • Cora Hall 🇬🇧 · $75
  • Rohan J. Thakkar 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Tammy T. Byrd 🇺🇸 · $25

Reviews

2.7(7 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Dola Puja Pramanik🇮🇳Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Musyoka Njoroge Macharia🇹🇿Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Sophie Véronique Robin🇨🇦Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

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

  • Brielle S. Gilbert🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Graciela J. Romero🇺🇸Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Papa Kweku Adjei🇬🇭Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Daniel Ebuka Aliyu🇳🇬Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Stay strong, Denise. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

    • Best of luck, Denise. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Karachi donated after I showed her your page. Take care

      • Rooting for you, Denise. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Hobart so I could bring a meal

        • Hope things get better soon, Denise. Wishing Denise a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best

          • Praying for you, Denise. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

            $727 raised of $2,450

            Give

            More people who need help