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Surgery fund for Ramón: a craniotomy in Ciudad de México

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Ramón was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇲🇽 06050, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico869 views
Ramón N. Contreras
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Ciudad de México
In July I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Ciudad de México University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,800, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,100 short. Doctors at Ciudad de México University Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $2,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $890 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,000 • Post-operative medication: $130 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-10-01
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Love from Sandton.

    • Stay strong, Ramón. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Naivasha.

      • Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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