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Roberto's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled emergency hernia repair in August is out of reach without help covering $2,550 of the cost.
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Roberto was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,200, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $2,550 short.
my brother has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since July. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,200 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Roberto 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Roberto 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 $2,550 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $320
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,800
• Travel and lodging for the family: $170
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Verónica
- due date
- 2026-08-28
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Verónica
Update from Bilbao: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Bilbao.
thinking of you and your family, Verónica. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Salem
Take care, Verónica. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings
Take care. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
So sorry you're going through this, Verónica. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected