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Palate reconstruction surgery for Angel: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $9,050 of the cost.

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Joshua P. Pascual
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San Francisco
Angel was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in May. The surgeon at San Francisco General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $18,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $9,050 short. my wife has been in and out of San Francisco General Hospital since May. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $18,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Angel struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 5 weeks. During that time Angel won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $9,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,000 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $570 • Post-operative medication: $190 • Physiotherapy sessions: $620 • Travel and lodging for the family: $270 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-09-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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    Sending good thoughts, Joshua. Gave what I could, wish it was more!

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