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Alexandra's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in February is out of reach without help covering $1,700 of the cost.

🇷🇴 Cluj, Romania1,877 views
Alexandra Carmen Rusu
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Cluj-Napoca
In October I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Cluj-Napoca University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,700 short. Doctors at Cluj-Napoca University Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,700 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $165 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $145 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,100 • Post-operative medication: $90 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-01-26
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Hospital invoice

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  • Irma Tika WijayaAddress verified

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Cluj-Napoca

    • So sorry you're going through this, Alexandra. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Rohini donated after I showed her your page. Love from Rohini!

      • Hang in there, Alexandra. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

        • Sending strength, Alexandra. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

          • look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Sherbrooke so I could bring a meal. Blessings!

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