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Surgery fund for Tracey: laparoscopic cyst removal in Stellenbosch

After a herniated spinal disc, Tracey was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa1,327 views
Imran H. Sithole
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Stellenbosch
Tracey was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Stellenbosch Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,000 short. my daughter has been in and out of Stellenbosch Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Tracey struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Tracey won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $1,000 goes: โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $105 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $790 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $105 Thanks for being kind about this. - Imran
due date
2026-10-22
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Noam Zvi Ohana ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $10
  • Verรณnica E. Benรญtez ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $20

    โ€œWish I could do more. Thought of Tracey all day after reading this.โ€

  • Madhavan C. Subramanian ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20

    โ€œBest of luck. Please keep us posted. - Saketโ€

  • Harper H. Walsh ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $20

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. I'm in London, thinking of you. - Londonโ€

  • ลžule Aylin ร‡etin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $265

    โ€œSmall amount but sent with love. - Essenโ€

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  • how is Tracey doing now?

    • Sunil J. BhardwajPhoto verified

      Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. All the best.

      • Thinking of you, Imran. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

        • Wishing Tracey a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

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