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Surgery fund for Maricel: palate reconstruction surgery in Quezon City

Maricel needs palate reconstruction surgery at Quezon City University Hospital and the family is $950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇵🇭 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines1,303 views
Maricel J. Andrada
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Quezon City
In June I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Quezon City University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Quezon City University Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $240 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Maricel
due date
2026-10-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Maricel

  1. We're at 23% thanks to 11 of you. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. We're at 13% thanks to 5 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Marta Konjit YilmaQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Maricel?

    • Francisco Miguel Freitas

      sending love, Maricel. Shared this with my family. Blessings.

      • Chloe J. MatthewsAddress verified

        Stay strong, Maricel. Wishing Maricel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

        • Vinod E. Gowda

          Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

          • Hana Lubna Siddiqui

            Your post was clear and honest. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Girona!

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