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Cataract surgery for Arthur: covering what insurance won't

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Arthur was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Arthur Anthony Le Roux
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Nice
In July I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Nice Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $4,350 short. Doctors at Nice Community Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $4,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,900 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,600 • Post-operative medication: $150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $700 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-10-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Pongsak Pairoj SuwannaratID verified

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in Manila but we're thinking of you. Take care

    • Rainer Lorenz

      thinking of you and your family, Arthur. Get well soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Sylhet

      • Martina Chiara Bernardi

        Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Nice

        • Sade Idowu Adebayo

          Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Pittsburgh

          • Zahid Rakib Kabir

            So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Milan.

            • Sarah W. Kennedy

              so sorry you're going through this, Arthur. Get well soon. Take care.

              • Carolina Débora Farias

                stay strong, Arthur. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.

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                  I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 19 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

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                    Looking forward to the next update. Love from San Jose!

                    • Dineo H. Cloete

                      Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best!

                      • Gabriela Amanda Bastos

                        Thinking of you, Arthur. Get well soon. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Nice.

                        • Gloria Gomez

                          Take care. This could happen to any of us. Love from Rohini

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