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Cataract surgery for Arturo: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled cataract surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $1,550 of the cost.

🇦🇷 Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina1,428 views
Arturo J. Valdez
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Córdoba
In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Córdoba General 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 $2,050, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,550 short. Doctors at Córdoba General Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,050 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,550 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $560 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $730 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-11-18
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Arturo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Thinking of Córdoba.

    • Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. God bless

      • Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Konya.

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