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Eugene's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a large ovarian cyst, Eugene was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Dustin Molina
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San Jose
Eugene was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in December. The surgeon at San Jose Regional Medical Center recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,250 short. my husband has been in and out of San Jose Regional Medical Center since December. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Eugene 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Eugene won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $7,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650 • Physiotherapy sessions: $800 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,020 With deep gratitude, Dustin
due date
2026-03-01
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  1. Update from San Jose: I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • You're not alone. Wishing Eugene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Yokohama.

    • Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of San Jose!

      • Thinking of you and your family, Dustin. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

        • what's already covered and what's the $7,250 for?

          • Dustin MolinaOwnerAnswer

            It's all in the list in the story. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the big one at $2,650, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.

        • Rooting for you, Dustin. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best.

          • You're not alone, Dustin. Hope this works out for you

            • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Adama

              • Sending good thoughts, Dustin. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless

                • Sending love, Dustin. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Jose.

                  • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 31 people at work. Love from Manukau.

                    • Hope it all works out, Dustin. This could happen to any of us. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

                      • Wishing Eugene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Jose.

                        • Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of San Jose.

                          • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

                            • Good luck, Dustin. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in San Jose donated after I showed her your page.

                              • Stay strong, Dustin. Gave what I could, wish it was more

                                • you're not alone, Dustin. This could happen to any of us!

                                  • Wishing you the best, Dustin. Hope the doctors have good news. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

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