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Cataract surgery for Jordan: covering what insurance won't
After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Jordan was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇳🇿 Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand3,332 views
In November I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Christchurch Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $12,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,150 short.
Doctors at Christchurch Regional Medical Center told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $12,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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 $6,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,350
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,500
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $300
• Post-operative medication: $310
• Physiotherapy sessions: $440
• Travel and lodging for the family: $250
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-02-14
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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it takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Christchurch
Best of luck, Jordan. Hope the doctors have good news.
Wishing you the best, Jordan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 17 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Jimma.
Sending good thoughts, Jordan. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Christchurch
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Mesa
Wishing Jordan a smooth procedure and a full recovery
Stay strong, Jordan. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Hang in there, Jordan. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in San Jose donated after I showed her your page.
Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted
Hang in there, Jordan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 21 people at work. Blessings.
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Wishing Jordan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings
Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. All the best.
Sending love, Jordan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Jordan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Praying for you, Jordan. Looking forward to the next update.
Best of luck, Jordan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Çankaya.
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stay strong, Jordan. I hope things turn around soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Christchurch.
Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Christchurch