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Valentina's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Valentina needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Ciudad de México University Hospital and the family is $1,600 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico1,565 views
Valentina K. Ibarra
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Ciudad de México
In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Ciudad de México University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,600 short. Doctors at Ciudad de México University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $660 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $360 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $260 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-10-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Valentina

  1. We're at 42% thanks to 18 of you. I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $554 raised so far (35%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Brian Kiprop Mushi🇰🇪Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Valentina M. Álvarez🇦🇷Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Christo N. Buthelezi

    Keep going, Valentina. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Nsukka donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Nsukka.

    • Eugen Tudor

      Stay strong, Valentina. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

      • Pranav R. Bisht

        Wishing Valentina a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Awino Neema Simiyu

          You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Miami

          • Angelica E. Dela Cruz

            Stay strong. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care

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