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Gallbladder removal for Pilar: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled gallbladder removal in July is out of reach without help covering $7,200 of the cost.

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Pilar N. Rodríguez
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Glendale
In May I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Glendale Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $14,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $7,200 short. Doctors at Glendale Orthopedic Institute told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $14,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,650 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 • Post-operative medication: $320 • Physiotherapy sessions: $290 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-07-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Shirley T. JenningsPhoto verified

    Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

    • Ángel G. Luna

      shared this with my family. After 16 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Yash L. SachdevaID verified

        Sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Cebu City this morning. Greetings from Cebu City.

        • Lucía G. Romero

          Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Glendale.

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            Wishing Pilar a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

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