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

Sofía needs palate reconstruction surgery at Móstoles Orthopedic Institute and the family is $2,300 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain876 views
Sofía A. Ortiz
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Móstoles
In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Móstoles Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,850, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,300 short. Doctors at Móstoles Orthopedic Institute told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,850 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,300 goes: • Post-operative medication: $280 • Physiotherapy sessions: $290 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $440 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,290 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Sofía
due date
2026-10-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Sofía

  1. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($95). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Sebastian L. Herrera

    Thinking of you and your family, Sofía. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Shubra but we're thinking of you.

    • Noor Nour Belkacem

      So sorry you're going through this, Sofía. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

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