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Valve repair surgery for Ramón: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled valve repair surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $1,350 of the cost.

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Ximena P. Medina
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Palmira
Ramón was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in May. The surgeon at Palmira General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,800, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,350 short. my son has been in and out of Palmira General Hospital since May. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ramón struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Ramón won't be able to look after the children alone, 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: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $520 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $650 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Ximena
due date
2026-08-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Hannah Melanie RichterQuestionID verified

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Palmira

    • Ximena P. MedinaOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital stay (5 nights), advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Guilherme João Rodrigues

    Thanks for sharing this, Ximena. Wishing Ramón a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up.

    • Paloma N. FrancoQuestion

      Any update on how things are going in Palmira?

      • Aurora E. Hicks

        Rooting for you, Ximena. Get well soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

        • Abubakar Bolaji Balogun

          Sending good thoughts, Ximena. 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.

          • Omer Ali Mughal

            Wishing you peace, Ximena. Hope this works out for you.

            • Gregory J. Lawrence

              Hang in there, Ximena. Wishing Ramón a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Palmira.

              • Catalin Rusu

                Take care, Ximena. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Colombo.

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