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Surgery fund for Ruby: laparoscopic cyst removal in Sacramento

Ruby needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Sacramento Community Hospital and the family is $6,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 California, United States5,224 views
Brooks Rodriguez
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Sacramento
Ruby was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Sacramento Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,400 short. my daughter has been in and out of Sacramento Community Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without laparoscopic cyst 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, Ruby struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Ruby won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,400 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $780 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,300 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,800 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Post-operative medication: $200 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-10-29
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Scarlett B. Sutton

    Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!

    • Gunilla Siri ClaessonID verified

      you're not alone. Wishing Ruby a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

      • Rhea W. Flores

        Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Onitsha.

        • Elijah Holland

          thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Colombo but we're thinking of you.

          • Patrick Kelvin Mahama

            Sending love, Brooks. Wishing Ruby a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

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