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Surgery fund for Julián: a craniotomy in Puebla
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Julián was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Julián was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in January. The surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $2,200 short.
my husband has been in and out of Saint Catherine Hospital since January. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,400 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Julián struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Julián won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $2,200 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $670
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85
• Post-operative medication: $90
• Physiotherapy sessions: $220
• Travel and lodging for the family: $85
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-05-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Paloma
Small update. $705 so far, I made the first payment toward hospital stay.
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Sending love, Paloma. Wishing Julián a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Thinking of you and your family, Paloma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Good luck, Paloma. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Praying for you, Paloma. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless