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Surgery fund for Esperanza: gallbladder removal in Rosario

After an aortic valve defect, Esperanza was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇦🇷 Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina1,055 views
Esperanza N. Arias
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Rosario
In June I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,350, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,400 short. Doctors at Saint Joseph Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,400 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $510 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $155 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $560 I hope life is good to you. - Esperanza
due date
2026-08-26
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Esperanza

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($486 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Esperanza all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Esperanza all day after reading this. - Pune”

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    “Wish I could do more. I'm in Howrah, thinking of you.”

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    “Keep your head up. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Bilbao”

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    “Hang in there. My father told me about this one. - Santarém”

  • Jasmine C. Rodriguez 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Blessings. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Manila”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Esperanza all day after reading this. - Manila”

  • Adeline M. Norwood 🇬🇧 · $3
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    “Rooting for you. I'm in Buenos Aires, thinking of you. - Buenos Aires”

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  • Mason H. RyanQuestion

    Any update on how things are going in Rosario?

    • Uğur Emre Altun

      Keep going, Esperanza. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Rosario

      • Titilayo Temitope Ogunleye

        Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Hyderabad but we're thinking of you. Love from Hyderabad.

        • David C. Burrell

          Keep going, Esperanza. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

          • Joseph R. Shelton

            Sending strength, Esperanza. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

            • Océane Sanchez

              you're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

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