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Cataract surgery for Inés: covering what insurance won't
Inés needs cataract surgery at Vigo Regional Medical Center and the family is $3,450 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Vigo Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,600, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,450 short.
Doctors at Vigo Regional Medical Center told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,600 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer 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 $3,450 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $220
• Post-operative medication: $100
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,850
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,280
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-11-02
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Inés
Wanted to say thank you properly. 31% funded and I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.
Quick update: $613 raised so far (18%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Rooting for you, Inés. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
Rooting for you, Inés. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier