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Cataract surgery for Scarlett: covering what insurance won't
After gallstones with repeated infections, Scarlett was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇦🇺 Victoria, Australia7,018 views
In March I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Melbourne Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $7,350 short.
Doctors at Melbourne Regional Medical Center told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $7,350 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,800
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,250
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520
• Post-operative medication: $230
• Physiotherapy sessions: $350
• Travel and lodging for the family: $200
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Scarlett
- due date
- 2026-05-31
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing you the best, Scarlett. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Derry
Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Sacramento.
Rooting for you, Scarlett. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.