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Gallbladder removal for Maricel: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled gallbladder removal in December is out of reach without help covering $1,100 of the cost.
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Maricel was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Pasig Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,100 short.
my mother has been in and out of Pasig Community Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Maricel struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 6 weeks. During that time Maricel won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $1,100 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $450
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65
• Post-operative medication: $55
• Physiotherapy sessions: $55
• Travel and lodging for the family: $35
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-11-16
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing you the best, Joyce. Hope the doctors have good news
Thinking of you, Joyce. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Praying for you, Joyce. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Joyce. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Get well soon. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from London.
So sorry you're going through this, Joyce. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Stay strong, Joyce. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from George
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Hồ Chí Minh City so I could bring a meal.
Hope things get better soon, Joyce. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Joyce. Your post was clear and honest.
Wishing you the best, Joyce. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
sending strength. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Pasig.