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Surgery fund for Juan: gallbladder removal in Girona

Juan needs gallbladder removal at Girona Orthopedic Institute and the family is $4,950 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Juan E. Maldonado
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Girona
In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Girona Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,950 short. Doctors at Girona Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $4,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,800 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,250 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $185 • Post-operative medication: $160 • Physiotherapy sessions: $330 • Travel and lodging for the family: $225 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-10-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Selamawit Eleni Worku 🇪🇹 · $20

    “Thinking of you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Hawassa”

  • Kaylee W. Schwartz 🇨🇦 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Hope the November deadline works out. - Brampton”

  • Luna N. Rowe 🇬🇧 · $12
  • Mercedes G. Maldonado 🇪🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $100

    “All the best. Saw your post and had to give. - Guadalupe”

  • Mitu Rina Mondal 🇧🇩 · $5
  • Emilia A. Parker 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Alexandra E. Brennan 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Ji-min Min-ji Kwak 🇰🇷 · $25

    “Blessings. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Seoul”

  • Zubby Femi Aliyu 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $15

    “God bless. Thought of Juan all day after reading this. - Petrópolis”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Declan C. Thornton 🇺🇸 · $30
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  • Bridget A. Duffy 🇮🇪 · $5
  • Maliha Priya Chowdhury 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Amit Prajapati 🇮🇳 · $74

    “Only $74 but hope it helps. - Noida”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $50
  • Declan Hall 🇨🇦 · $20

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3.2(6 reviews)

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  • Nevaeh G. Ortiz🇬🇧Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Kennedy H. Morrison🇬🇧Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

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

  • Mi-sook Hae-won Jin🇰🇷Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Agnieszka Anna Adamczyk🇵🇱Verified donor
    Outstanding person

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

  • Nebiyu Robel Desta🇪🇹Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Malathi J. Iyengar🇮🇳Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Gareth F. Chetty

    Sending love, Juan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

    • Jun J. Tomas

      Sending love, Juan. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Guarulhos.

      • Audrey P. Owens

        Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Ikeja.

        • Yevhen RudenkoID verified

          Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Udaipur.

          • Miguel E. Espinoza

            hope things get better soon, Juan. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

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