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Spinal decompression surgery for Gerardo: covering what insurance won't
Gerardo needs spinal decompression surgery at Guadalupe University Hospital and the family is $1,850 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Gerardo was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Guadalupe University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,450, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,850 short.
my son has been in and out of Guadalupe University Hospital since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,450 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Gerardo struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 8 weeks. During that time Gerardo won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,850 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $680
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $560
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210
• Post-operative medication: $120
• Physiotherapy sessions: $180
• Travel and lodging for the family: $100
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-12-07
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing Gerardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 7 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Guadalupe.
Rooting for you, Gustavo. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Gustavo. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
Take care, Gustavo. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Shared this with my family. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Birmingham
Wishing you the best, Gustavo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 19 people at work. Greetings from São Paulo.
Take care, Gustavo. Your post was clear and honest. Take care!
Praying for you, Gustavo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Best of luck, Gustavo. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Manila.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Thinking of Guadalupe
Wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 3 people at work. Love from Nashik!
Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Radom
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning. Greetings from Mumbai.
Wishing you peace, Gustavo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Thinking of you and your family, Gustavo. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Gustavo. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Çankaya.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Nashik
keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Caloocan.
rooting for you, Gustavo. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Guadalupe.
Good luck, Gustavo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Gustavo. Your post was clear and honest. After 13 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Oakland.
Hope it all works out, Gustavo. Looking forward to the next update.
Sending strength, Gustavo. Get well soon.
Praying for you, Gustavo. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Guadalupe.
wishing Gerardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out
Thanks for sharing this, Gustavo. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Hope things get better soon. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Guadalupe.