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Cataract surgery for Michelle: covering what insurance won't

Michelle needs cataract surgery at Quezon City University Hospital and the family is $700 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Wilfredo A. Aguilar
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Quezon City
Michelle was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in February. The surgeon at Quezon City University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $700 short. my daughter has been in and out of Quezon City University Hospital since February. 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 $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Michelle struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Michelle won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $700 goes: • Post-operative medication: $60 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 Glad we found this place.
due date
2024-06-01
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Wilfredo

  1. 64% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

  2. We're at 11% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. More news soon. - Wilfredo

  3. Small update. $75 so far, the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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  • Camille Brown

    You're not alone, Wilfredo. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

    • Angela W. Contreras

      sending good thoughts, Wilfredo. Get well soon. Take care.

      • Favour Peace Williams

        Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

        • Atim Awino Mussa

          Wishing you peace, Wilfredo. Your post was clear and honest

          • Asad Usman Chaudhry

            rooting for you, Wilfredo. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

            • Humaira Mehwish Ismail

              So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

              • Zakaria Ali Tannous

                Thinking of you, Wilfredo. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Quezon City.

                • Peter Kiprop Kiptoo

                  Sending love. Wishing Michelle a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

                  • Víctor L. Fernández

                    Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Bornova.

                    • Dorcas Njoroge

                      Sending good thoughts. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update.

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