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Help Isabel pay for a craniotomy at Taguig Regional Medical Center
Isabel needs a craniotomy at Taguig Regional Medical Center and the family is $650 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Isabel was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in January. The surgeon at Taguig Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $930, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $650 short.
my sister has been in and out of Taguig Regional Medical Center since January. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $930 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Isabel struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 10 weeks. During that time Isabel won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $650 goes:
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $430
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $120
• Post-operative medication: $45
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-04-08
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Cầu Giấy.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Seoul.
Best of luck, Gemma. Hope this works out for you.
Thinking of you, Gemma. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope April is when things finally get easier. God bless.