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Wellington's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Wellington needs valve repair surgery at Saint Matthew Hospital and the family is $1,450 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Daniela Tatiane Tavares
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Salvador
Wellington was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in May. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,450 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since May. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Wellington 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 12 weeks. During that time Wellington won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,450 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $135 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $220 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $950 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2024-08-03
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Daniela

  1. Quick update: $74 raised so far (5%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Jose H. Castro 🇵🇭 · $62

    “Wishing you the best. Only $62 but hope it helps. - Quezon City”

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  • Paisley F. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $20

    “You got this. Thought of Wellington all day after reading this. - San Diego”

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