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Víctor's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in July is out of reach without help covering $2,000 of the cost.

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Pedro C. Villalobos
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Ciudad de México
Víctor was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in April. The surgeon at Ciudad de México Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,000 short. my son has been in and out of Ciudad de México Regional Medical Center since April. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Víctor struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Víctor won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $2,000 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $910 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $890 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $200 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-07-01
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Pedro

  1. Quick update: $78 raised so far (4%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and I made the first payment toward hospital stay.

  3. 1% there. I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging. Thank you.

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  • Simona Giovanna CoppolaPhoto verified

    thanks for sharing this, Pedro. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

    • Kartika Okta Wijaya

      Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

      • Usman Rotimi LasisiID verified

        rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Gliwice.

        $318 raised of $2,000

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