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Surgery fund for Julieta: laparoscopic cyst removal in San Francisco

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in July is out of reach without help covering $1,000 of the cost.

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Josefa L. Ibáñez
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Julieta was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in April. The surgeon at San Francisco Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,000 short. my sister has been in and out of San Francisco Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Julieta struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 5 weeks. During that time Julieta won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,000 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $520 • Post-operative medication: $190 • Travel and lodging for the family: $290 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2025-08-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Josefa

  1. Thank you all. We're at 75% now ($750). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $555 raised so far (55%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $190 raised so far (19%). the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Good luck. Thought of Julieta all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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    “Hope the July deadline works out. - Noida”

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    “Thought of Julieta all day after reading this. - Surabaya”

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  • Kipchoge Mwende Opio

    Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Wudil so I could bring a meal.

    • Nisha W. Mishra

      Sending strength, Josefa. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

      • Amparo S. ZamoraAddress verified

        best of luck, Josefa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Kochi.

        • Vihaan E. Soni

          Stay strong. Wishing Julieta a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Pattaya.

          • Julieta P. Franco

            Your post was clear and honest. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Francisco!

            • Na-young Hye-won Lim

              thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Francisco.

              • Courtney Sims

                So sorry you're going through this, Josefa. Get well soon. All the best.

                • Walter L. Valdez

                  take care, Josefa. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Polokwane.

                  • Beatrix S. Reddy

                    wishing you the best, Josefa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Rome donated after I showed her your page.

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