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A craniotomy for Gerardo: covering what insurance won't

After a herniated spinal disc, Gerardo was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Gerardo F. Díaz
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Guadalajara
In May I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Guadalajara Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,900 short. Doctors at Guadalajara Regional Medical Center told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 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. 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 $1,900 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $500 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,300 I hope life is good to you. - Gerardo
due date
2025-09-09
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Gerardo

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 87% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Small update. $1,408 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 51% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Aadhya G. Walia

    take care, Gerardo. Wishing Gerardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best

    • Zoey F. MorenoID verified

      Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

      • Mukasa Mwende Mwende

        Wishing you peace, Gerardo. Hope you get there. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

        • Rahima Salma SheikhQuestion

          How is Gerardo doing now?

          • Adel Yusuf TannousPhoto verified

            Wishing you the best. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

            • Farhana Dola Khan

              Good luck, Gerardo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

              • Sharmila Sita Ghimire

                take care, Gerardo. Wishing Gerardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 30 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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