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

After a herniated spinal disc, Sebastian was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Miami, Florida, United States6,437 views
Sebastian P. Le
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Miami
In May I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Miami Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $6,600 short. Doctors at Miami Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $6,600 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $510 • Physiotherapy sessions: $390 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $700 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,450 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-07-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Sebastian

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,727 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Miami: we've started the first stage. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Corazon F. Uy 🇵🇭 · $500

    “Hope it all works out. From Cebu City with love. - Cebu City”

  • Giovana Renata Albuquerque 🇧🇷 · $250

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Sebastian all day after reading this. - Niterói”

  • Pari E. Chauhan 🇮🇳 · $250

    “You got this. Thought of Sebastian all day after reading this. - Salem”

  • Bhavna L. Pandey 🇮🇳 · $250
  • María Inés Jiménez 🇲🇽 · $200

    “Thought of Sebastian all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”

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    “Blessings. My mother told me about this one. - Bogor”

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  • Rizky Eko Utomo 🇮🇩 · $100

    “Stay strong. Thought of Sebastian all day after reading this. - Bogor”

  • Taner Serkan Şahin 🇹🇷 · $100
  • Liza M. Villanueva 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Praying for you. Hope the August deadline works out. - Makati”

  • Isabel P. Peña 🇪🇸 · $100

    “Every little bit. My colleague told me about this one. - Valencia”

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  • Parvin Lipi Sikder

    So sorry you're going through this, Sebastian. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Istanbul so I could bring a meal.

    • Francis Jericho PinedaID verifiedVerified organization

      Sending strength, Sebastian. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.

      • Raffaella Concetta Pagano

        Wishing you peace, Sebastian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Philippe Alexandre Simon

          Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Santa Fe.

          • Anika Rina Talukder

            Hope it all works out, Sebastian. Looking forward to the next update. After 21 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Coventry.

            • Papa Francis Agyeman

              Hope it all works out. Wishing Sebastian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

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