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Nuria's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Nuria was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Luis M. Espinoza
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Buenos Aires
Nuria was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in September. The surgeon at Buenos Aires University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,300, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,150 short. my wife has been in and out of Buenos Aires University Hospital since September. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nuria 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Nuria won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $2,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $900 • Post-operative medication: $70 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,000 • Physiotherapy sessions: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2024-12-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Luis

  1. Quick update: $751 raised so far (35%). I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Good luck. Hope the December deadline works out. - Venice”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Nuria all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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  • Jack K. Zimmerman

    So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Leeds

    • Kiran K. Iyengar

      Rooting for you. Wishing Nuria a smooth procedure and a full recovery

      • Peter Möller

        So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in São Paulo this morning.

        • Oleksandr Bohdan Vinogradov

          Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Love from San Diego.

          • Benjamin H. Nguyen

            Hang in there, Luis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Barcelona donated after I showed her your page. Love from Barcelona

            • Wilfredo S. Hernandez

              Sending love, Luis. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

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