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

Andrea needs palate reconstruction surgery at San Francisco Community Hospital and the family is $6,600 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Andrea K. Moreno
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In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at San Francisco Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $6,600 short. Doctors at San Francisco Community Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,000 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. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $6,600 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $590 • Post-operative medication: $155 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,550 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,105 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-11-09
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Andrea

  1. Thank you all. We're at 45% now ($2,949). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. We're at 21% thanks to 33 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Gauri SatheQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Andrea.

    • Kelly Bruna Martins

      so sorry you're going through this, Andrea. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best!

      • Putri Lia Gozali

        take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Kyiv donated after I showed her your page. Love from Kyiv

        • Usman Ikenna Oyelaran

          Praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 34 people at work.

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