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Lily's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Lily needs a craniotomy at Auckland Regional Medical Center and the family is $6,800 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇳🇿 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand7,376 views
Sebastian Medina
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Auckland
Lily was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in February. The surgeon at Auckland Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $13,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,800 short. my daughter has been in and out of Auckland Regional Medical Center since February. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $13,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lily struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Lily won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $6,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,350 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $590 • Post-operative medication: $340 • Physiotherapy sessions: $530 • Travel and lodging for the family: $390 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-05-29
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Sebastian

  1. Small update. $4,343 so far, I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

  2. Update from Auckland: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Alice J. KellyQuestion

    What exactly is the $6,800 for?

    • Sebastian MedinaOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $3,350. Good question.

  • Crystal M. SimsPhoto verified

    Keep going. Get well soon

    • Gloria ZimmermanQuestion

      How is Lily doing now?

      • Mana Eri Ogawa

        Stay strong. Shared this with my family. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

        • Rowan Hernandez

          Thanks for sharing this, Sebastian. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Burnaby

          • Kemi Mercy Okoro

            thinking of you, Sebastian. Wishing Lily a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours

            • Hudson K. Payne

              Thanks for sharing this, Sebastian. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.

              • Kemi Chioma Jimoh

                Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Auckland.

                • Sophie Bailey

                  Sending love. Wishing Lily a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

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