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Surgery fund for Terry: gallbladder removal in London
After severe cataracts in both eyes, Terry was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In May I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at London Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,550 short.
Doctors at London Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,400 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $2,550 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $390
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,450
• Physiotherapy sessions: $300
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230
• Post-operative medication: $180
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-08-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Terry
We're at 58% thanks to 34 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Small update. $1,425 so far, the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.
Small update. $994 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
this could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of London.
Wishing you the best, Terry. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Pittsburgh so I could bring a meal. Love from Coimbatore
hope it all works out, Terry. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Lahore.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Bordeaux.
Thinking of you, Terry. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Terry. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
so sorry you're going through this, Terry. Wishing Terry a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Barranquilla so I could bring a meal. All the best
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Jimma.
Thinking of you and your family, Terry. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Terry. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care
thinking of you, Terry. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Bangkok
Wishing you the best, Terry. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
thinking of you and your family, Terry. Shared this with my family. Blessings
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of London
hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Howrah but we're thinking of you.