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Help Araceli pay for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Rochester University Hospital

After an aortic valve defect, Araceli was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Rochester, New York, United States1,508 views
Mariana A. Acosta
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Rochester
Araceli was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in July. The surgeon at Rochester University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,450 short. my daughter has been in and out of Rochester University Hospital since July. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Araceli struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 3 weeks. During that time Araceli won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,450 goes: โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $790 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,150 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $230 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $180 โ€ข Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,100 Thank you for reading my story. - Mariana
due date
2026-09-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Mariana

  1. Quick update: $582 raised so far (9%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $232 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

Donations

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  • Ganesh F. Panicker ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Thought of Araceli all day after reading this. - Puneโ€

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Reviews

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  • Daniel Howard๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Dipu Abdul Ahmed๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Ryan H. Villanueva๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Outstanding person

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Outstanding person

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Koji Yusuke Ueda

    hope it all works out, Mariana. Wishing Araceli a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless

    • Babar Hassan Jilani

      Hope it all works out, Mariana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

      • James Kamau MassawePhoto verified

        Sending strength, Mariana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Rochester.

        • Pooja Rojina Newar

          Wishing you peace, Mariana. Shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

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