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Gallbladder removal for John Paul: covering what insurance won't

John Paul needs gallbladder removal at Saint Elizabeth Hospital and the family is $1,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines1,468 views
Jun B. Valdez
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Makati
John Paul was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in November. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,000 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since November. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, John Paul 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 5 weeks. During that time John Paul won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $1,000 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $410 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Post-operative medication: $75 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Jun
due date
2026-01-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Jun

  1. 46% there. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Thank you.

  2. 24% there. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Thank you.

  3. Small update. $105 so far, the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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  • Hasan Tarık ÖztürkQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help John Paul?

    • Walker C. Rodriguez

      Wishing John Paul a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. Blessings

      • Khalid Rashid Abbas

        Thinking of you and your family, Jun. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

        • Rohan H. Parikh

          Good luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 24 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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