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Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Arnel: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $1,600 of the cost.

🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines1,521 views
Mark M. Salvador
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Manila
Arnel was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in May. The surgeon at Manila University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,600 short. my father has been in and out of Manila University Hospital since May. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Arnel struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 12 weeks. During that time Arnel won't be able to drive, 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 $1,600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $700 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $145 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 Glad we found this place. - Mark
due date
2025-09-07
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Mark

  1. 31% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you.

  2. Update from Manila: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Lincoln KingID verifiedPhoto verified

    thinking of you and your family, Mark. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Denver

    • So sorry you're going through this, Mark. Hope you get there. All the best

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