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Cataract surgery for Nur: covering what insurance won't
Nur needs cataract surgery at Jakarta Selatan Regional Medical Center and the family is $650 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In March I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Jakarta Selatan Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $930, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $650 short.
Doctors at Jakarta Selatan Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $930 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook 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 walk without help 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 $650 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $430
• Post-operative medication: $45
• Physiotherapy sessions: $100
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Nur
- due date
- 2026-05-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Aurangabad.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Jakarta Selatan!
Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Rajshahi.