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Łukasz's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Łukasz was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Łukasz Wojciech Piotrowski
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Gliwice
In March I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Gliwice University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,200 short. Doctors at Gliwice University Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 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. 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 $3,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,750 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $780 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Physiotherapy sessions: $320 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 Thank you so much. - Łukasz
due date
2026-06-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Łukasz

  1. Small update. $859 so far, the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $509 raised so far (16%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $100 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Tithi Maliha Barua

    Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Savar.

    • Gareth G. Mabaso

      Keep going, Łukasz. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Remedios T. Macaraeg

        So sorry you're going through this, Łukasz. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Gliwice.

        • Teguh Agus Susanto

          so sorry you're going through this, Łukasz. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

          • Francois C. PadayacheePhoto verified

            Wishing you the best, Łukasz. Get well soon. Please keep us posted.

            • Ikenna Lucky Lawal

              shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Islamabad but we're thinking of you!

              • Pooja B. Bhardwaj

                Thinking of you and your family, Łukasz. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Calgary but we're thinking of you.

                • Lộc Cường Truong

                  Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                  • Ananya A. Luthra

                    sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 10 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

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