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Surgery fund for Jorge: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in La Plata

After an aortic valve defect, Jorge was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Arturo P. Delgado
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La Plata
Jorge was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in January. The surgeon at La Plata General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,350 short. my father has been in and out of La Plata General Hospital since January. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jorge struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 Jorge won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $1,350 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $730 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $505 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2024-05-05
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Hospital invoice
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  1. Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($464). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.

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  • Ian T. Vazquez

    Sending love, Arturo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope April is when things finally get easier.

    • Hailey M. TurnerQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jorge

      • Arturo P. DelgadoOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. pre-operative tests and imaging is the biggest at $115. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Nadeem Ali Naqvi

      keep going, Arturo. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

      • Ximena K. CastilloID verified

        gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Contagem this morning. God bless.

        • Quentin Yves Joly

          Thinking of you and your family, Arturo. Wishing Jorge 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. All the best.

          • Sheila A. Mercado

            You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Rio de Janeiro.

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