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Help Rodrigo pay for palate reconstruction surgery at Medellín Orthopedic Institute

After a large ovarian cyst, Rodrigo was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Julián R. Sánchez
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Medellín
Rodrigo was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in April. The surgeon at Medellín Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,550, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,800 short. my father has been in and out of Medellín Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,550 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rodrigo struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Rodrigo won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,800 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $185 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $875 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Julián
due date
2026-08-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Julián

  1. Small update. $852 so far, the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $455 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($390). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Jasper Erik HermansPhoto verified

    Sending strength. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Jakarta.

    • Olga Anna Egorov

      So sorry you're going through this, Julián. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 27 people at work. Take care.

      • Joyce Wambui Karanja

        Praying for you, Julián. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Mumbai.

        • Amparo S. Rodríguez

          Best of luck, Julián. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

          • Hélène Léa Picard

            Sending good thoughts, Julián. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Faisalabad

            • Ellie A. Lee

              Wishing Rodrigo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Medellín.

              • Dolores J. Sánchez

                Sending good thoughts, Julián. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best

                • Fani Kartika Santoso

                  Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

                  • Thắng Toàn Ngo

                    I hope things turn around soon. Love from Santos.

                    • Yves LemoineID verified

                      I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best

                      • Siobhan Flynn

                        Rooting for you, Julián. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.

                        • Cecilia J. AlcantaraPhoto verified

                          Keep going, Julián. This could happen to any of us.

                          • Óscar E. Gómez

                            Praying for you, Julián. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. All the best

                            • Senthil Venkatesh

                              Rooting for you, Julián. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Mysuru

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