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Surgery fund for Óscar: palate reconstruction surgery in Ciudad de México

After a benign brain tumor, Óscar was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico2,122 views
Patricia J. Gutiérrez
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Ciudad de México
Óscar was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in January. The surgeon at Ciudad de México General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $2,250 short. my son has been in and out of Ciudad de México General Hospital since January. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Óscar struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 Óscar won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,150 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $610 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $195 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 If you're reading this, thank you. - Patricia
due date
2026-04-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Patricia

  1. We're at 46% thanks to 15 of you. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. More news soon.

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  • Claudia G. SantosID verified

    sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

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

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        Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Thinking of Ciudad de México.

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          I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best

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            Hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

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