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Cataract surgery for Daniel: covering what insurance won't
After severe cataracts in both eyes, Daniel was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $6,350 short.
Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 6 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $6,350 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410
• Physiotherapy sessions: $440
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,650
• Travel and lodging for the family: $350
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-10-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. Blessings
Wishing you the best, Daniel. Hope you get there.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Glasgow.
Keep going, Daniel. Shared this with my family. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City.
Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings