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Septoplasty for Mauricio: covering what insurance won't

Mauricio needs septoplasty at Saint Francis Hospital and the family is $1,600 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Andrés B. Reyes
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Mauricio was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in July. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,600 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since July. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mauricio struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 8 weeks. During that time Mauricio won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,600 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $880 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $545 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-10-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Andrés

  1. Thank you all. We're at 32% now ($517). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Envigado: the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Envigado: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Hope things get better. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Savar”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $10
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  • Joshua B. Harper 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Happy to help. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Columbus”

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    “Hope it all works out. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Lucknow”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Mauricio all day after reading this. - Mysuru”

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  • Jose N. Rhodes

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 8 people at work. Take care.

    • Sajib Asif Parvez

      your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care

      • Wendy D. Kelley

        hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • Novi Lie

          Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Envigado.

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