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Emergency hernia repair for Rafael: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in October is out of reach without help covering $1,650 of the cost.

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Carmen C. Paredes
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Rafael was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in July. The surgeon at Rosario General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,650 short. my son has been in and out of Rosario General Hospital since July. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rafael struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 7 weeks. During that time Rafael won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,650 goes: • Post-operative medication: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $750 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $175 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $595 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Carmen
due date
2026-11-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Harper Moran

    Sending good thoughts, Carmen. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

    • Alexa Miranda

      Good luck, Carmen. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

      • Brooklyn B. Reed

        You're not alone, Carmen. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

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