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

A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $3,850 of the cost.

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Gerardo N. Navarro
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Madrid
In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,850 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $3,850 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 • Post-operative medication: $210 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $400 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,600 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-10-31
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Quick update: $2,227 raised so far (58%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hope things get better. Small amount but sent with love. - George”

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    “Keep your head up. Hope the November deadline works out. - Port Harcourt”

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    “Thought of Gerardo all day after reading this. - Newport”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Gerardo all day after reading this. - San Francisco”

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    Practical and effective help

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Nneka Ronke Olawale

    Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Boulogne-Billancourt donated after I showed her your page.

    • Ximena A. Cabrera

      Hope things get better soon, Gerardo. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from São Paulo.

      • Sipho F K. Fortuin

        Hope it all works out, Gerardo. Your post was clear and honest.

        $4,455.50 raised of $3,850

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