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Laparoscopic cyst removal for Ana: covering what insurance won't

Ana needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Alcalá de Henares Orthopedic Institute and the family is $4,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇪🇸 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain719 views
Ana G. Ochoa
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Alcalá de Henares
In November I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Alcalá de Henares Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,200 short. Doctors at Alcalá de Henares Orthopedic Institute told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $4,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,000 • Physiotherapy sessions: $290 With deep gratitude, Ana
due date
2026-01-29
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Ana

  1. Quick update: $221 raised so far (5%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Ana

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($211 in total) the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $40 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. - Ana

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Ana all day after reading this. - Joliet”

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  • Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Alcalá de Henares.

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