Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
Bills & expensesMedical & health

Surgery fund for Fernanda: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Santa Fe

A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $8,700 of the cost.

Anywhere in the world4,463 views
Alberto F. Domínguez
Email verified
Santa Fe
Fernanda was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in July. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $14,500, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $8,700 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since July. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $14,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Fernanda 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 12 weeks. During that time Fernanda won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. 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 $8,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,250 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,900 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $700 • Post-operative medication: $270 • Physiotherapy sessions: $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $180 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Alberto
due date
2026-10-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Alberto

  1. Small update. $3,057 so far, I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging.

  2. 29% there. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($1,046). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Yvonne Grace Addo 🇬🇭 · $250
  • Rahima Shima Mondal 🇧🇩 · $250
  • Anthony H. Duncan 🇬🇧 · $200
  • Adrián K. Zamora 🇦🇷 · $200

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this. - Buenos Aires”

  • Geneviève Meunier 🇨🇦 · $100
  • Supriya Amin 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Melek Songül Taş 🇹🇷 · $100

    “Keep your head up! - İzmir”

  • Lester G. Villanueva 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Stay strong. My colleague told me about this one. - Manila”

  • Craig D. Alvarez 🇺🇸 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Albany”

  • Leila Samira Hegazy 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Manoj W. Panwar 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Ha-joon Yong-jun Shin 🇰🇷 · $100

    “Thinking of you. My neighbor told me about this one. - Busan”

  • Regina Pacheco 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Roman T. Morrison 🇳🇿 · $100

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Wellington”

  • Ryan W. Perez 🇵🇭 · $100
  • Lorena J. Muñoz 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Yui Hitomi Harada 🇯🇵 · $100
  • Salvador P. Cruz 🇺🇸 · $77.50
  • Valentina Isabela Lacerda 🇧🇷 · $76
  • Iván L. Cruz 🇺🇸 · $75

Reviews

3.3(4 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Elena D. Coleman🇺🇸Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Rajan W. Thakkar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Rhea L. Mendoza🇵🇭Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Tadesse Gashaw Worku🇪🇹Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Jyoti R. Grewal

    Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Santa Fe.

    • Megan Neal

      Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.

      • Awino Hellen Kariuki

        Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Amritsar.

        • Rahima Nasrin Sultana

          Sending strength. Wishing Fernanda a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Love from Nagpur.

          $6,097.50 raised of $8,700

          Give

          More people who need help