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Gallbladder removal for Ximena: covering what insurance won't

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Ximena was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Miguel C. Delgado
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Oakland
Ximena was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,750 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ximena struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Ximena 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 $6,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,250 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 • Post-operative medication: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $760 • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Miguel

  1. Quick update: $5,479 raised so far (81%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $2,997 raised so far (44%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,570 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Boonmee Ake Saelim

    Take care, Miguel. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 5 people at work.

    • Claudia B. Reyes

      So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. Love from Quezon City.

      • Fahad Zeeshan Aslam

        you're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Arusha.

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