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Surgery fund for Rafael: ACL reconstruction in Barranquilla

Rafael needs ACL reconstruction at Barranquilla General Hospital and the family is $1,350 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Abril L. Duarte
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Barranquilla
Rafael was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in September. The surgeon at Barranquilla General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,350 short. my husband has been in and out of Barranquilla General Hospital since September. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rafael 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Rafael won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $470 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $420 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $140 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Travel and lodging for the family: $145 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2025-12-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Cansu Kübra AydınPhoto verified

    Wishing you peace, Abril. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 17 people at work. Take care.

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      Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 10 people at work.

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        rooting for you. Shared this with my family. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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