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A craniotomy for Romeo: covering what insurance won't

Romeo needs a craniotomy at Lapu-Lapu Community Hospital and the family is $750 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇵🇭 Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, Philippines868 views
Dante W. Aguilar
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Lapu-Lapu
Romeo was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in September. The surgeon at Lapu-Lapu Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $750 short. my father has been in and out of Lapu-Lapu Community Hospital since September. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Romeo struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Romeo won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Dante
due date
2026-10-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Dante

  1. Small update. $91 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Lapu-Lapu: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Lilian Ngozi AjayiPhoto verified

    Thinking of you and your family, Dante. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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