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Surgery fund for Gustavo: a partial thyroidectomy in Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Gustavo needs a partial thyroidectomy at Tuxtla Gutiérrez University Hospital and the family is $1,900 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇲🇽 Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico2,358 views
Paula R. Mendoza
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Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Gustavo was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in February. The surgeon at Tuxtla Gutiérrez University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,550, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,900 short. my father has been in and out of Tuxtla Gutiérrez University Hospital since February. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,550 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gustavo struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 7 weeks. During that time Gustavo won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,900 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $860 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $680 • Post-operative medication: $95 • Physiotherapy sessions: $220 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-05-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Lina Noor Haddad

    Stay strong, Paula. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Isaiah D. Torres

      Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Tuxtla Gutiérrez

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