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Surgery fund for Cristina: emergency hernia repair in Cali

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Cristina was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Esperanza Treviño
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Cali
Cristina was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in September. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,200, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,100 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since September. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Cristina struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Cristina won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $910 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Post-operative medication: $60 If you're reading this, thank you. - Esperanza
due date
2025-12-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Nalini Davids

    Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 20 people at work. Greetings from Incheon!

    • Sneha P. Tiwari

      sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal. God bless!

      • Russell Garcia

        Rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Amsterdam.

        • Anita L. Kashyap

          Hope things get better soon, Esperanza. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up.

          • Jihan Ratna PermanaAddress verifiedID verified

            Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

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