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Surgery fund for Samuel: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Colorado Springs
After a hernia that has become strangulated, Samuel was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Colorado Springs University Hospital 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 $10,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $6,950 short.
Doctors at Colorado Springs University Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $6,950 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,300
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $460
• Post-operative medication: $230
• Physiotherapy sessions: $520
• Travel and lodging for the family: $190
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Samuel
- due date
- 2026-10-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Stay strong, Samuel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Sending good thoughts, Samuel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope December is when things finally get easier!
Sending strength, Samuel. Hope you get there. Blessings.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Colorado Springs
Best of luck, Samuel. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Pune.
So sorry you're going through this, Samuel. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Colorado Springs.