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Gabriela's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Gabriela was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Washington, United States2,726 views
Fernando B. Castro
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Spokane
Gabriela was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in September. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,800 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since September. 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 $6,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gabriela struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Gabriela won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $4,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550 • Post-operative medication: $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $440 • Physiotherapy sessions: $810 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $600 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2024-01-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Fernando

  1. Small update. $1,069 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Spokane: I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Liên Giang Phan

    Thinking of you and your family, Fernando. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Taguig

    • Sinta Siti Pratama

      You're not alone, Fernando. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care

      • Alejandro S. Cordero

        Sending strength, Fernando. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

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