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Valve repair surgery for Lillian: covering what insurance won't
After a large ovarian cyst, Lillian was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at London Community Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,300, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,150 short.
Doctors at London Community Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,300 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 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 $1,150 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $330
• Physiotherapy sessions: $690
• Travel and lodging for the family: $130
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-11-02
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Lillian
Update from London: we've started the first stage. We're at 53% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from London: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Keep going, Lillian. Hope the doctors have good news. After 25 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Dodoma so I could bring a meal. All the best.
sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Antalya.
Hope this works out for you. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Lillian. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City