Greer's a dear, please help with costs!

Greer is a sweetheart. They've helped me, and I know they've helped so many of us. Their heart is open to every human and fluffy creature imaginable. Now it's time to give back to the angel. After insurance, they will owe $7000. This is what their situation is like:

"Hello friends. I wanted to write something to explain why I am having this surgery. In June, I went to the gynocologist for the first time in about 8 years. I was told I needed to come back for an ultrasound because my doctor felt a couple of masses that she believed were fibroids. I was really freaked out. Having a transvaginal ultrasound is not fun, and if you have a history of sexual trauma or being assaulted by a doctor, it’s especially difficult. I had the ultrasound in July and they found two fibroids on my uterus. One of which is quite big and pressing against my bladder, my lower intestine, and just generally displacing things in my pelvis. I’ve been having some pretty frustrating and at times debilitating symptoms for a few years now, turns out this is why. I’ll spare you all the details, but there have been times where I couldn’t go to work because it was so painful. The second one isn’t nearly as big, but it’s just taking up space in my already overcrowded pelvic cavity. If I’m not in pain, I’m uncomfortable. 


All of this sucks, and I was really surprised when I went to my surgery consultation thinking they would just be able to take the fibroids out. As it turns out, I’m not a good candidate for that type of surgery. Years of extremely heavy periods, coupled with some other health problems I’ve had, means that I am anemic. So the safest procedure for me is a hysterectomy.


I feel confident in my surgeon, and that this really will be the best way to help me have quality of life again. 


Leading up to today...I spent from mid-July until last week not even knowing if my insurance would cover the surgery. Fortunately, they will….but we have to come out of pocket over $7,000. I know we may be able to get some sort of forgiveness, but I am terrified of being sued. I have other debt, and a mortgage...and cats to feed. 


I am so grateful to Talia for stepping up to create this fund, and I am grateful to everyone who has donated, shared, or even just sent me a message of support. I have been feeling very scared, stressed and sometimes just...invisible. I love each of you dearly. I look forward to feeling like a thriving human being, and if not before, I hope to see you next year.


Warmly,

Greer"