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Surgery fund for Leonardo: laparoscopic cyst removal in Akron

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Leonardo was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Consuelo H. Contreras
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Akron
Leonardo was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in February. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,900 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since February. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Leonardo 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Leonardo 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 $6,900 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,950 โ€ข Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,400 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $400 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $420 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $400 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2025-05-29
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Consuelo

  1. 44% there. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. 25% there. the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($1,039). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. All the best

    • sending strength, Consuelo. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Zoey T. NealVerified organization

        Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

        • Thinking of you, Consuelo. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Take care.

          • Walter BowmanPhoto verified

            sending love. Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours.

            • Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

              • Christian Matteo D'AmicoID verifiedPhoto verified

                Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from London.

                • Sending good thoughts. Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                  • Stay strong, Consuelo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                    • best of luck, Consuelo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

                      • Kiara L. RajputPhoto verified

                        Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. All the best!

                        • Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Ottawa.

                          • hope it all works out, Consuelo. Get well soon.

                            • Alexandru DinuID verified

                              Sending strength, Consuelo. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Accra so I could bring a meal. Love from Tamale

                              • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Regensburg.

                                • shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Adama donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

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