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Surgery fund for Natalie: gallbladder removal in Vancouver
Natalie needs gallbladder removal at Vancouver Orthopedic Institute and the family is $2,550 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada1,777 views
Natalie was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Vancouver Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,650, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,550 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Vancouver Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,650 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Natalie struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Natalie won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $2,550 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $570
• Post-operative medication: $290
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,690
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Brooks
- due date
- 2026-11-11
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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good luck, Brooks. Hope you get there.
Keep going, Brooks. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Sylhet.
Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Kaduna.
Thinking of you and your family, Brooks. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.