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Ramón's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a cleft palate needing repair, Ramón was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Ramón was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Laredo Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $20,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $10,100 short.
my father has been in and out of Laredo Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $20,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Ramón struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Ramón won't be able to walk without help, 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 $10,100 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,400
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,400
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $560
• Post-operative medication: $490
• Physiotherapy sessions: $850
• Travel and lodging for the family: $400
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2025-11-22
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Hobart
Sending love, Carolina. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from Winston-Salem.
Good luck, Carolina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
hope things get better soon, Carolina. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
wishing you peace, Carolina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.
best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
You're not alone, Carolina. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.
Best of luck, Carolina. I hope things turn around soon.