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Surgery fund for Nicholas: septoplasty in Bakersfield
After a large ovarian cyst, Nicholas was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States1,767 views
In July I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $4,450 short.
Doctors at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,000 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.
Recovery is expected to take about 12 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 $4,450 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $580
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650
• Travel and lodging for the family: $460
• Post-operative medication: $220
• Physiotherapy sessions: $540
With deep gratitude,
Nicholas
- due date
- 2026-09-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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You're not alone. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Kazan but we're thinking of you.
Rooting for you, Nicholas. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.
gave what I could, wish it was more. After 13 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Wishing you the best, Nicholas. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
So sorry you're going through this, Nicholas. Looking forward to the next update
Praying for you, Nicholas. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry