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Francisco's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in January is out of reach without help covering $8,100 of the cost.

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Ana N. Arias
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Bakersfield
Francisco was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in November. The surgeon at Bakersfield University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $13,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $8,100 short. my father has been in and out of Bakersfield University Hospital since November. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $13,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Francisco struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Francisco won't be able to drive, 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 $8,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,450 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Post-operative medication: $330 • Physiotherapy sessions: $570 • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-01-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ana

  1. Quick update: $2,733 raised so far (34%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,060 in total) the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($1,101). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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    “Hope things get better. Saw your post and had to give. - Tampa”

  • Kwabena Ebo Fosu 🇬🇭 · $10

    “Thought of Francisco all day after reading this. - Accra”

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    “From my family to yours. From Southampton with love. - Southampton”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Francisco all day after reading this. - Thane”

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    “Hope this helps. Been where you are, it gets better. - Nottingham”

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  • Peyton B. Houston🇺🇸Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Marlon Hylton🇯🇲Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • Olumide Kayode Okafor

    Sending good thoughts. Wishing Francisco a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

    • Chiara Rita Orlando

      Hang in there, Ana. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

      • Gabriela P. Ruiz

        wishing Francisco a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Radosław Mateusz Lewandowski

          Sending love, Ana. Shared it with a few friends.

          $5,643.50 raised of $8,100

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