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Rodel's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Rodel needs septoplasty at Lapu-Lapu Community Hospital and the family is $450 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Paolo C. Ramirez
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Lapu-Lapu
Rodel was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Lapu-Lapu Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $600, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $450 short. my husband has been in and out of Lapu-Lapu Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rodel struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Rodel 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 $450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $320 • Post-operative medication: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-10-23
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Paolo

  1. Update from Lapu-Lapu: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Lapu-Lapu: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • You're not alone, Paolo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

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