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Help me pay for a craniotomy at Las Cruces Regional Medical Center
A scheduled a craniotomy in November is out of reach without help covering $3,700 of the cost.
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In September I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Las Cruces Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $3,700 short.
Doctors at Las Cruces Regional Medical Center told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $3,700 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $620
• Post-operative medication: $440
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,150
• Travel and lodging for the family: $200
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-10-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hang in there, Marcus. Wishing Marcus a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Keep going. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope October is when things finally get easier
Take care, Marcus. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Stay strong, Marcus. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 28 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hope it all works out, Marcus. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings