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Help me pay for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at San Cristóbal de las Casas General Hospital

Rubén needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at San Cristóbal de las Casas General Hospital and the family is $1,900 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Rubén A. Ibáñez
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In May I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at San Cristóbal de las Casas General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,700, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,900 short. Doctors at San Cristóbal de las Casas General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,700 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 4 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. 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 $1,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $770 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $690 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $85 • Physiotherapy sessions: $175 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2024-08-03
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Hospital invoice

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rubén

    • Rubén A. IbáñezOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $770. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Shared this with my family. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

    • Stay strong. Wishing Rubén a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of San Cristóbal de las Casas.

      • Thinking of you, Rubén. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless

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