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Surgery fund for Isabel: laparoscopic cyst removal in Laredo

Isabel needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Laredo General Hospital and the family is $6,350 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Texas, United States3,693 views
Mercedes G. Soto
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Laredo
Isabel was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Laredo General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $6,350 short. my daughter has been in and out of Laredo General Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Isabel 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 10 weeks. During that time Isabel 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 $6,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,700 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $600 • Post-operative medication: $165 • Physiotherapy sessions: $840 • Travel and lodging for the family: $495 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Mercedes
due date
2026-11-01
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Mercedes

  1. Small update. $2,975 so far, the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $740 raised so far (12%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $1,281 so far, I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Isabel all day after reading this. - Nakhon Ratchasima”

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    “You got this. Hope the November deadline works out. - Hubballi”

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    “Get well soon. I'm in Mombasa, thinking of you. - Mombasa”

Reviews

3.0(7 reviews)

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  • Rajesh D. Mudaliar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Winston Facey🇯🇲Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Ronaldo Henrique Campos🇧🇷Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Indah Dewi Cahyono🇮🇩Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Exceptional service

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Ines Taghreed Yassin

    You're not alone, Mercedes. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 9 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

    • Alexandre Roberto BarbosaID verified

      Thanks for sharing this, Mercedes. Get well soon.

      • Herman T. Bautista

        Thanks for sharing this, Mercedes. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Mumbai

        • Bruna Renata Alves

          Sending strength, Mercedes. Your post was clear and honest.

          • Mónica M. Cordero

            Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 28 people at work. Love from Sandton

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