Reply #17: Seattle Girl, I'm sorry you aren't feeling well... [View All]

I am happy that you found a good doctor. I know how it is to not have health insurance and be sick. I haven't had insurance for two years, and going to school full-time and working 3/4 time doesn't leave much to pay doctor expenses with. I was experiencing severe pelvic pain a few weeks ago and after having a pelvic exam and an ultrasound I found out I have a large complex cyst on my ovary. It may go away, but my doctor is concerned that it might twist over my ovary (which will cut off the blood circulation to the organ). He wants to do laproscopic surgery and remove it, but I can't afford the $10,000 it costs for the procedure. I will have insurance when I transfer to the University this fall (I'm automatically covered), but it will only cover about 1/3 of the surgery. I just hope the stupid cyst goes away on its own - I just really can't afford this right now (both time wise and financially). I'm hoping that this clinic will allow me to pay off the charges I've already acrued in monthly payments... otherwise I just don't know how I will be able to do it ($500 for the ultrasound alone).

I'm glad you're getting the care you need. We all deserve a better health care system.:hug:

--Belle