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Cataract surgery for Davi: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled cataract surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $600 of the cost.
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In April I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Juiz de Fora Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $600 short.
Doctors at Juiz de Fora Regional Medical Center told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $600 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Travel and lodging for the family: $60
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $195
• Physiotherapy sessions: $295
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Davi
- due date
- 2026-07-25
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Davi. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 10 people at work
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Albuquerque.
Hope things get better soon, Davi. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. Wishing Davi a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from La Plata.