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Help María pay for spinal decompression surgery at Laredo Orthopedic Institute

María needs spinal decompression surgery at Laredo Orthopedic Institute and the family is $3,900 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Daniel B. Ibáñez
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María was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Laredo Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $3,900 short. my mother has been in and out of Laredo Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, María struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 8 weeks. During that time María won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $3,900 goes: • Post-operative medication: $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $270 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,800 • Travel and lodging for the family: $380 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-10-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Stefan BauerQuestion

    could you add a copy of the hospital estimate with private details blacked out?

    • Daniel B. IbáñezOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      I sent the hospital estimate in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Good question.

  • Cristian G. Treviño

    thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!

    • Fatuma Ochieng

      hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

      • Matteo Giuseppe Lombardi

        It takes guts to ask. Well done

        • Omolara Okafor

          Hang in there, Daniel. Shared this with my family.

          • William H. Andrews

            rooting for you, Daniel. Hope the doctors have good news.

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