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Surgery fund for Gerardo: hip replacement surgery in Corpus Christi
After severe cataracts in both eyes, Gerardo was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇺🇸 78475, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States2,066 views
Gerardo was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in May. The surgeon at Corpus Christi Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,650 short.
my husband has been in and out of Corpus Christi Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,750 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Gerardo struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Gerardo won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $4,650 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,700
• Post-operative medication: $300
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-08-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Camila
Wanted to say thank you properly. 16% funded and the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.
Update from Corpus Christi: the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Camila
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Stay strong, Camila. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Mumbai.
Rooting for you, Camila. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Corpus Christi
praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Corpus Christi
Wishing Gerardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Ann Arbor.