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Surgery fund for Angelo: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Makati
A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $850 of the cost.
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In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Makati Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,050, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $850 short.
Doctors at Makati Regional Medical Center told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,050 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $850 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $730
• Travel and lodging for the family: $70
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-12-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Angelo
We're at 31% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. More news soon.
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You're not alone, Angelo. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. All the best
hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Sydney but we're thinking of you.
Shared this with my family. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Makati.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Zaria
best of luck, Angelo. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Kanpur.
Hope it all works out, Angelo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best
Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Makati!
Thinking of you, Angelo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
hope you get there. Greetings from Seattle.