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Gonzalo's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled valve repair surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $4,250 of the cost.
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In September I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at San Sebastián Community Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $4,250 short.
Doctors at San Sebastián Community Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $4,250 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $230
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,550
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,900
• Physiotherapy sessions: $330
• Travel and lodging for the family: $240
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-10-19
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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sending love, Gonzalo. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Keep going, Gonzalo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings
Thinking of you, Gonzalo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Jalandhar.
Sending love, Gonzalo. Get well soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Rooting for you, Gonzalo. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of San Sebastián!