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Gallbladder removal for Andrés: covering what insurance won't

Andrés needs gallbladder removal at Saint Matthew Hospital and the family is $2,650 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Roberto C. Villalobos
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Andrés was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,550, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $2,650 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,550 is more than we can find. While we wait, Andrés struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 10 weeks. During that time Andrés won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,250 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $880 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $180 • Travel and lodging for the family: $150 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-12-08
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Johanna Renate LangeQuestion

    How is Andrés doing now?

    • Neema Mary Kariuki

      Shared it with a few friends. After 27 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Okan Murat Özer

        Thinking of you and your family, Roberto. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Zapopan

        • Sana Mahnoor Awan

          Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

          • Ingrid Ingrid Otto

            Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

            • Damilola Temitope TijaniID verified

              wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up.

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