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Cataract surgery for Jun: covering what insurance won't

Jun needs cataract surgery at Mandaue University Hospital and the family is $850 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Aileen F. Concepcion
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Mandaue
Jun was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in June. The surgeon at Mandaue University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $850 short. my brother has been in and out of Mandaue University Hospital since June. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jun struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Jun won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $850 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $650 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-09-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Aileen

  1. Update from Mandaue: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 71% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 39% thanks to 11 of you. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $180 raised so far (21%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Only $62 but hope it helps. - Gazipur”

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    “God bless. Thought of Jun all day after reading this. - Birmingham”

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  • John Onyango Kioko

    Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Khulna so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

    $980 raised of $850

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