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Surgery fund for Guo: valve repair surgery in San Francisco
After a benign brain tumor, Guo was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In July I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,500 short.
Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $3,500 goes:
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,100
• Physiotherapy sessions: $480
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $430
• Travel and lodging for the family: $200
• Post-operative medication: $290
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Guo
- due date
- 2026-10-20
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Guo
Small update. $820 so far, the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.
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Stay strong, Guo. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Fresno.
Wishing you the best, Guo. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.
Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Kitakyushu