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A craniotomy for Graciela: covering what insurance won't
After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Graciela was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States4,175 views
Graciela was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in August. The surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,200 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Los Angeles General Hospital since August. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Graciela struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Graciela won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
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:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $430
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,300
• Physiotherapy sessions: $470
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-11-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Jeddah.
good luck, Julieta. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Graciela a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Heliopolis.
hang in there, Julieta. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.