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Adriana's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Adriana needs cataract surgery at Saint Francis Hospital and the family is $4,400 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Adriana was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,400 short.
my mother has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Adriana struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 3 weeks. During that time Adriana won't be able to drive, 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 $4,400 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,400
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360
• Post-operative medication: $130
• Physiotherapy sessions: $450
• Travel and lodging for the family: $210
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-11-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Marcos
Quick update: $570 raised so far (13%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Thinking of you. Wishing Adriana a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Adriana
It's all in the list in the story. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the big one at $1,850, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope December is when things finally get easier.
you're not alone, Marcos. Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Good luck, Marcos. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
Thinking of you, Marcos. Gave what I could, wish it was more.