My dad needing TAVR operation

My name is Rikki Macolor and I'm seeking any help for my father's heart operation (TAVI). I'm an immigrant in the US and my father, who I'm seeking help for, is in the Philippines.

My 70-yr old father was first diagnosed with a heart problem (blockage in the artery) and weak valves early July. He first experienced swelling of the legs and eventually fatigue. We had multiple consultations and they determined that my father needed 2 procedures: angioplasty and TAVR. In addition, the doctors assessed that without these procedures, he would only have 3-5 years left. The initial assessment for these operations were for PhP1.8M ($32,000).

Unfortunately, it was one thing after another. Last Sept 1, had trouble breathing and had to be sent to the ICU. He was then diagnosed with Pulmonary issue (Sleep Apnea), Acute Kidney Injury, Liver - Acute Hepatitis which made it more complicated. This led to PhP454,000 ($8,000) on top of the initial estimate of PhP1.8M ($32,000). To cover the costs, I've sent money over from what I've saved since I moved here in the US a few months ago.

Due to these complications, the much simpler open-hear surgery was no longer possible as it will be more detrimental to his health. The only option we were left with was to go with the Angioplasty and TAVR operation. However, the Angioplasty, amounted to PhP1.5M ($25,000) excluding professional fees to date.

For my father to completely recover, he would need to undergo a TAVR operation in the next few months. The estimate for the TAVR operations is PhP2.5M ($45,000) excluding professional fees. However, I no longer have the financial capability to cover these costs considering that I also have my own family to provide and care for.

I am humbly asking for support from those who can. I want my father to live a few more years and be able to bring him over to visit me in the US and make him proud of what I have achieved at the very least. I hope that I can at least have this before I completely lose him.