Report on Fernando's Operation

Terry,

I just got all the information and results from the doctors, thank God everything came negative (there is no cancer on my esophagus nor in my stomach) a hiatal hernia was found, if the insurance company authorize the surgery on time this will take place on thursday morning at 7:00 am I should be hearing from the insurance broker this afternoon.

The surgery is laparoscopic anti-reflux (commonly reffered to as Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) involves reinforcing the "valve" between the esophagus and the stomach by wrapping the upper portion of the stomach arround the lowest portion of the esophagus, which stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily. This allows the esophagus to heal.

The challenge I am facing today is that the insurance company will only cover the reflux surgery and not the hiatal herina (which will be fix in the same surgery) I have to pay that on the side to the doctor. and have a total cost of $1,300.00 (doctor and extra surgery materials). Also I have spend a lot of money in medications that are not covered by my insurance.

Thank God the doctor is a great surgeon and he is also a pastor and is giving me a good discount.

I will ask you to stand with us and pray with us for:
1) God's hands on the day of the surgery (Thursday at 7:00 am)
2) A fast recovery.
3) For God to provide the extra money ($1500.00) that the insurance company is not covering for the surgery and the money for medications that is also not part of the insurance coverage.
4) For a soon and safe return home (we don't want to be here any more)

Well, this is what is going on, we are trusting God for everything because at this moment we have no other way out and we know He is always there for us with His everlasting love.


As you see, this have not been easy but we trust God with everything that is with in us, and know that His name will be exalted and glorified at the end of this trial.

Love and miss you so much

Fernando