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Surgery fund for Vivian: palate reconstruction surgery in Los Angeles

Vivian needs palate reconstruction surgery at Los Angeles University Hospital and the family is $4,700 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Vivian Garcia
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Los Angeles
In July I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Los Angeles University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,700 short. Doctors at Los Angeles University Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,700 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,250 • Physiotherapy sessions: $350 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,100 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Vivian
due date
2026-11-10
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Vivian

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 66% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. - Vivian

  2. Thank you all. We're at 52% now ($2,439). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($789). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Every little bit. Only $1,000 but hope it helps. - Daegu”

  • Irina Moroz 🇺🇦 · $238
  • Divina N. Manalo 🇵🇭 · $200

    “Thought of Vivian all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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    “Sending love. Shared with friends too. - Columbus”

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    “Hope things get better. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Sacramento”

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope the October deadline works out. - Tiruchirappalli”

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    “Only $100 but hope it helps. - Macon”

  • Rosa F. Ramos 🇲🇽 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Vivian all day after reading this. - León”

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope you get the rest soon. - Likoni”

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    “Thinking of you - Polokwane”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Warsaw”

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  • Prachi A. Chauhan

    Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

    • Dusit Kittisak Wongprasert

      wishing you the best, Vivian. Wishing Vivian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Los Angeles

      • Petro Boris LysenkoAddress verified

        Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Kadıköy this morning.

        $4,395 raised of $4,700

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