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Surgery fund for Oliver: gallbladder removal in Newport
A scheduled gallbladder removal in May is out of reach without help covering $5,350 of the cost.
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Oliver was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in February. The surgeon at Newport Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $5,350 short.
my son has been in and out of Newport Community Hospital since February. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,750 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Oliver struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Oliver won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
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 $5,350 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,900
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,050
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $280
• Post-operative medication: $195
• Physiotherapy sessions: $680
• Travel and lodging for the family: $245
With deep gratitude,
Walter
- due date
- 2025-05-11
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending strength, Walter. Hope you get there. We're a small family in St. Petersburg but we're thinking of you. Blessings
Sending love, Walter. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Faisalabad
Thinking of you, Walter. Hope you get there. Take care.
Hope it all works out. Wishing Oliver a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.
I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from San Francisco.