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Brian's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled septoplasty in November is out of reach without help covering $5,500 of the cost.
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Brian was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,500 short.
my brother has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Brian 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.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Brian 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 $5,500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,400
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,250
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540
• Post-operative medication: $170
• Physiotherapy sessions: $750
• Travel and lodging for the family: $390
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-11-10
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Jose
Small update. $3,189 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Orlando.
thinking of you, Jose. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Praying for you, Jose. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side
Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Perth.
Praying for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless
Hope things get better soon. Wishing Brian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.