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Surgery fund for Emmanuel: laparoscopic cyst removal in Lapu-Lapu

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in September is out of reach without help covering $1,400 of the cost.

🇵🇭 Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, Philippines2,355 views
Marites Cruz
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Lapu-Lapu
Emmanuel was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in July. The surgeon at Lapu-Lapu General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,400 short. my son has been in and out of Lapu-Lapu General Hospital since July. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Emmanuel struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 4 weeks. During that time Emmanuel 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 $1,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $690 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Post-operative medication: $70 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 I hope life is good to you. - Marites
due date
2026-09-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Marites

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 80% funded and I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($580 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Mandla A. FourieQuestion

    how is Emmanuel doing now?

    • Suresh R. Singh

      Hang in there, Marites. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Gizem Feyza Çelik

        thanks for sharing this, Marites. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Lapu-Lapu.

        • Samuel P. Mercado

          Hope it all works out, Marites. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Pune.

          • Viral K. GokhaleID verified

            Keep going. Wishing Emmanuel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care

            • Julia S. Booker

              Sending strength, Marites. This could happen to any of us. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

              • Jameson T. Avila

                shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

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