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A craniotomy for Jimena: covering what insurance won't
After endometriosis requiring surgery, Jimena was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,400 short.
Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,200 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $2,400 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,100
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $820
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80
• Post-operative medication: $75
• Physiotherapy sessions: $270
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-11-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing you peace, Jimena. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Take care.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
You're not alone, Jimena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Get well soon. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
sending strength, Jimena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update
wishing you the best, Jimena. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Ciudad de México
Keep going, Jimena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Jimena a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.