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Surgery fund for Kendall: gallbladder removal in Bakersfield

Kendall needs gallbladder removal at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center and the family is $3,550 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Daniel M. Alvarez
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Bakersfield
Kendall was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in March. The surgeon at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,550 short. my mother has been in and out of Bakersfield Regional Medical Center since March. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kendall 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. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Kendall won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,550 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410 • Travel and lodging for the family: $400 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,740 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2025-05-20
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Hope it all works out, Daniel. Hope the doctors have good news

    • Leah N. BradleyAddress verifiedPhoto verified

      Thinking of you and your family, Daniel. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

      • Hope it all works out, Daniel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mandaue.

        • Take care. Get well soon. We're a small family in Antalya but we're thinking of you.

          • keep going, Daniel. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Grand Rapids donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

            • wishing you peace, Daniel. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Bakersfield

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