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Santiago's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Santiago needs valve repair surgery at San Antonio Orthopedic Institute and the family is $4,650 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Santiago B. Hawkins
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San Antonio
In March I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at San Antonio Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,650 short. Doctors at San Antonio Orthopedic Institute told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $4,650 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $680 • Travel and lodging for the family: $420 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $500 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-07-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Valentina Beatriz BatistaPhoto verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Santiago. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope July is when things finally get easier.

    • Camelia Gabriela Oprea

      Thanks for sharing this, Santiago. I hope things turn around soon.

      • Xiu Fang Zheng

        This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Epe

        • Wei Kun Tan

          Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Rio de Janeiro.

          • Maria Débora Cunha

            wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Faisalabad

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