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

Verónica needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Arlington Regional Medical Center and the family is $7,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Gonzalo S. Cruz
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Arlington
Verónica was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in February. The surgeon at Arlington Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,400 short. my wife has been in and out of Arlington Regional Medical Center since February. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Verónica struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Verónica won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $7,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,100 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-06-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Gonzalo

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 80% funded and we've started the first stage.

  2. 39% there. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Thank you.

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    “Good luck. Thought of Verónica all day after reading this. - Vancouver”

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  • Lucy W. Fitzgerald🇦🇺Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Outstanding person

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Gregory J. Brooks

    Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Pasig.

    • Simone Lorena Borges

      hope it all works out, Gonzalo. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Heraklion but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

      • Francisco L. Medina

        keep going. I hope things turn around soon. God bless

        • Mehmet Taner YavuzID verified

          Sending love, Gonzalo. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Greetings from Çankaya.

          • Caroline E. CastilloID verified

            So sorry you're going through this, Gonzalo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care

            • Mugisha Omondi Hamisi

              praying for you, Gonzalo. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 12 people at work. Greetings from Heliopolis

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