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Tiffany's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in July is out of reach without help covering $5,000 of the cost.
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In March I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Santa Fe Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $5,000 short.
Doctors at Santa Fe Regional Medical Center told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,250 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.
Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $5,000 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $680
• Physiotherapy sessions: $420
• Travel and lodging for the family: $220
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,900
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,780
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2025-05-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Tiffany
Quick update: $472 raised so far (9%). I made the first payment toward hospital stay. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tiffany
It's all in the list in the story. pre-operative tests and imaging is the big one at $680, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
Thinking of you, Tiffany. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care
hope you get there. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Istanbul.
Hang in there, Tiffany. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Jodhpur.