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

Carmen needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Girona General Hospital and the family is $4,750 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Emiliano N. Torres
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Girona
Carmen was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in June. The surgeon at Girona General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,750 short. my mother has been in and out of Girona General Hospital since June. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Carmen struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Carmen won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,450 • Physiotherapy sessions: $500 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450 • Post-operative medication: $150 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Emiliano
due date
2026-09-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Emiliano

  1. Small update. $439 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($419 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($249). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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    “Thought of Carmen all day after reading this. - Bogra”

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  • Jorge Enzo Soares

    Sending love, Emiliano. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Scranton.

    • Arturo T. SotoPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Emiliano. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

      • Shelly-Ann Lewis

        Wishing you peace, Emiliano. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Girona.

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