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Surgery fund for Barbara: gallbladder removal in Palermo

After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Barbara was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Raffaele Valentini
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Barbara was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in January. The surgeon at Palermo Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,100 short. my mother has been in and out of Palermo Orthopedic Institute since January. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Barbara struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Barbara won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,200 • Physiotherapy sessions: $610 • Travel and lodging for the family: $290 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-03-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Raffaele

  1. Thank you all. We're at 56% now ($2,297). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. 47% there. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Quick update: $1,544 raised so far (38%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Consuelo A. JiménezQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Barbara

    • Jameson E. FieldsPhoto verified

      Take care, Raffaele. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

      • Hudson H. Steele

        a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Sicily. I'll ask around and let you know!

        • Andrés G. García

          good luck. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Take care

          • Maina Otieno Nabwire

            best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

            • Umar Teguh Sitompul

              hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

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