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Surgery fund for Leonardo: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Envigado

A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $1,850 of the cost.

🇨🇴 Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia1,378 views
Leonardo B. Benítez
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In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Envigado Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,450, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,850 short. Doctors at Envigado Regional Medical Center told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 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. 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 $1,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $730 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $630 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $105 • Physiotherapy sessions: $210 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Leonardo
due date
2026-11-11
bill type
Hospital invoice

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - El Paso”

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    “All the best. My cousin told me about this one. - Londrina”

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    “Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Karachi”

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    “Only $28 but hope it helps. - Pretoria”

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    “Praying for you. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Gwangju”

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    “Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Embakasi”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Kochi”

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  • Taiga Shinji SatoID verifiedPhoto verified

    Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

    • You're not alone. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care!

      • get well soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

        • Hope things get better soon, Leonardo. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

          • thinking of you and your family, Leonardo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless.

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