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Divina's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Divina needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Saint Joseph Hospital and the family is $600 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Arnel J. Garcia
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Angeles
Divina was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $600 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Divina struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Divina won't be able to walk without help, 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 $600 goes: • Post-operative medication: $30 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $400 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Arnel
due date
2026-10-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Arnel

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 58% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($150). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Update from Angeles: we've started the first stage. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Harini K. Varma🇮🇳Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Marites K. LegaspiID verified

    reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 14 people at work.

    • Gaurav G. MalhotraPhoto verified

      Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. After 17 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

      • Maxim Oleksandr Makarov

        sending strength, Arnel. Hope you get there.

        • Eduardo G. Galindo

          Hope things get better soon, Arnel. This could happen to any of us.

          • Kamal Hassan Mahmoud

            Hope things get better soon, Arnel. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.

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