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Surgery fund for Sarah: gallbladder removal in Los Angeles
Sarah needs gallbladder removal at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center and the family is $7,450 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Sarah was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in June. The surgeon at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,500, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $7,450 short.
my mother has been in and out of Los Angeles Regional Medical Center since June. 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 $12,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Sarah struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 7 weeks. During that time Sarah won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $7,450 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $370
• Post-operative medication: $240
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,400
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,440
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Courtney
- due date
- 2025-10-21
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Stay strong, Courtney. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
sending strength, Courtney. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. Love from St. Petersburg.
Hang in there. Wishing Sarah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best
Hang in there, Courtney. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care
Sending love, Courtney. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from San Francisco.