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Cataract surgery for Lyudmila: covering what insurance won't
Lyudmila needs cataract surgery at Augsburg Regional Medical Center and the family is $5,500 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Lyudmila was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in July. The surgeon at Augsburg Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,500 short.
my sister has been in and out of Augsburg Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Lyudmila struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Lyudmila won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $5,500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,550
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,350
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420
• Post-operative medication: $300
• Physiotherapy sessions: $490
• Travel and lodging for the family: $390
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- due date
- 2025-09-16
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Kathmandu
Sending strength, Alyona. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
stay strong, Alyona. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.