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Surgery fund for Fernando: knee replacement surgery in Málaga

A scheduled knee replacement surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $3,300 of the cost.

🇪🇸 Málaga, Andalusia, Spain1,131 views
Fernando M. Romero
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Málaga
In June I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Málaga Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,300 short. Doctors at Málaga Community Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,150 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 6 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $3,300 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $580 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,550 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $720 • Travel and lodging for the family: $300 • Post-operative medication: $150 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Fernando
due date
2026-10-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Fernando

  1. We're at 24% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. More news soon. - Fernando

  2. Quick update: $728 raised so far (22%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Kunle Adewale Nwachukwu 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Noboru Hiroshi Takada 🇯🇵 · $31
  • Fadi Omar Shaker 🇸🇦 · $30

    “Sending love. I'm in Dammam, thinking of you. - Dammam”

  • Sibel Cansu Kaplan 🇹🇷 · $26.50
  • Elaine Francisca Cavalcanti 🇧🇷 · $75
  • Dina Hiba Slimani 🇲🇦 · $5
  • Joaquín T. Campos 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Thought of Fernando all day after reading this. - Fort Worth”

  • Pranav L. Shukla 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Martine Élodie Marty 🇨🇦 · $25

    “Hope this helps. Saw your post and had to give. - Laval”

  • Amit K. Kohli 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Deepa K. Hegde 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Small amount but sent with love. - Thrissur”

  • Wayne M. Pena 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Anjana M. Bhat 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Landon G. Barrett 🇺🇸 · $18

    “Hope this helps. Only $18 but hope it helps. - Reading”

  • Sabina Pandey 🇳🇵 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Yuki Kazuki Yamaguchi 🇯🇵 · $500

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  • Ahmed Mahmoud Nassar🇪🇬Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

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

  • Milon Rahim Siddique🇧🇩Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Jakub Robert Krawczyk🇵🇱Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Rattapon Krit Wongprasert🇹🇭Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

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

  • Naufal Candra Tan🇮🇩Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

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  • Comfort Abigail Appiah

    sending strength, Fernando. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care

    $1,090.50 raised of $3,300

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