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Surgery fund for Noemi: valve repair surgery in Padua

Noemi needs valve repair surgery at Padua Orthopedic Institute and the family is $2,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Stefano Valerio Conte

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Padua

Noemi was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in February. The surgeon at Padua Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,650, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $2,200 short. my wife has been in and out of Padua Orthopedic Institute since February. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Noemi 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Noemi 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 $2,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,450 • Post-operative medication: $220 • Physiotherapy sessions: $530 I hope life is good to you.

due date: 2025-06-20
bill type: Hospital invoice

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Updates from Stefano

Quick update: $750 raised so far (34%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 16% thanks to 6 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
6% there. the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. Thank you.

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