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Cataract surgery for Pape: covering what insurance won't

Pape needs cataract surgery at Boulogne-Billancourt Community Hospital and the family is $4,750 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇫🇷 Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France, France3,428 views
Pape Coulibaly
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Boulogne-Billancourt
In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Boulogne-Billancourt Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $4,750 short. Doctors at Boulogne-Billancourt Community Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $4,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,450 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,850 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $440 • Post-operative medication: $300 • Physiotherapy sessions: $510 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Pape
due date
2025-10-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Pape

  1. We're at 41% thanks to 25 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,829 raised so far (38%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 12% thanks to 9 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Ruth T. DavisQuestion

    How is Pape doing now?

    • Lata K. MittalPhoto verified

      Sending good thoughts, Pape. Wishing Pape a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Lahore

      • Paula VoigtQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Boulogne-Billancourt.

        • Pape CoulibalyOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Boulogne-Billancourt I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

      • Marwan Salim Mourad

        Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Madhu C. Pandey

          Rooting for you, Pape. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

          • Bruna Giovana Dantas

            wishing you the best, Pape. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Varanasi but we're thinking of you.

            • Chitra F. Gowda

              Sending good thoughts, Pape. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Islamabad.

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