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Surgery fund for Gerald: laparoscopic cyst removal in Aurora
After a cleft palate needing repair, Gerald was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇺🇸 Aurora, Illinois, United States8,745 views
In July I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Aurora Regional Medical Center 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 $8,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,650 short.
Doctors at Aurora Regional Medical Center told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did.
Where the $6,650 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,450
• Physiotherapy sessions: $290
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,600
• Post-operative medication: $310
With deep gratitude,
Gerald
- due date
- 2026-09-28
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from London
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Aurora.
Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Aurora.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Aurora.