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Cataract surgery for Benjamin: covering what insurance won't

Benjamin needs cataract surgery at Lapu-Lapu Regional Medical Center and the family is $1,300 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Lourdes Gonzales
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Lapu-Lapu
Benjamin was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in July. The surgeon at Lapu-Lapu Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,850, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,300 short. my husband has been in and out of Lapu-Lapu Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Benjamin struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Benjamin won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $1,300 goes: โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $320 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $110 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $35 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $780 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Lourdes
due date
2025-10-26
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Hospital invoice

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  • take care. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Lapu-Lapu.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Benjamin.

      • I hope things turn around soon. Love from Vancouver.

        • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Lapu-Lapu

          • Lourdes GonzalesOwnerAnswer

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital stay (4 nights), advice is welcome too. Good question.

        • Sending strength, Lourdes. Wishing Benjamin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Akron so I could bring a meal. God bless

          • shared it with a few friends. After 7 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

            • praying for you. Get well soon. All the best.

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