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Surgery fund for Tammy: palate reconstruction surgery in Edinburgh

A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in May is out of reach without help covering $5,500 of the cost.

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Audrey T. Delgado
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Edinburgh
Tammy was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in February. The surgeon at Edinburgh University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,500 short. my mother has been in and out of Edinburgh University Hospital since February. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Tammy struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 Tammy won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,450 • Post-operative medication: $150 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,900 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Audrey
due date
2026-05-08
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Audrey

  1. Quick update: $3,989 raised so far (73%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Edinburgh: I made the first payment toward hospital stay. We're at 38% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $886 so far, the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.

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  • Keep going, Audrey. Looking forward to the next update.

    • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tammy

      • Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $2,450. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Wishing you the best, Audrey. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      • hang in there, Audrey. Gave what I could, wish it was more

        • Gabriel EspinozaPhoto verified

          Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Santa Fe so I could bring a meal. God bless.

          • Hamisi KimaroPhoto verified

            sending good thoughts, Audrey. Wishing Tammy a smooth procedure and a full recovery

            • Kimberly G. SilvaID verifiedPhoto verified

              stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Edinburgh

              • wishing you peace. Hope you get there. I hope May is when things finally get easier

                • Hope things get better soon, Audrey. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                  • sending good thoughts, Audrey. Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Saint-Étienne so I could bring a meal. Love from Nottingham.

                    • keep going, Audrey. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

                      • Get well soon. Greetings from San Jose.

                        • Sending love, Audrey. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Take care!

                          • Stay strong, Audrey. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Seoul but we're thinking of you

                            • Sending strength, Audrey. Hope the doctors have good news!

                              • Rooting for you, Audrey. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Edinburgh.

                                • Hope it all works out, Audrey. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

                                  • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Barcelona

                                    • Thinking of you, Audrey. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Edinburgh!

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