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Cataract surgery for Teresa: covering what insurance won't

After a cleft palate needing repair, Teresa was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Zoe Crawford
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San Jose
Teresa was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in June. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $9,550 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since June. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Teresa struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Teresa won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $9,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,350 • Post-operative medication: $260 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380 • Physiotherapy sessions: $870 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,690 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2025-08-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Clara Gordon

    Sending strength, Zoe. Get well soon. Greetings from San Diego.

    • Enrique T. Cortés

      you're not alone, Zoe. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

      • Fatima Rasha Radwan

        Thinking of you, Zoe. I hope things turn around soon!

        • Cherry J. Uy

          sending strength, Zoe. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Parker E. Sandoval

            Hope things get better soon, Zoe. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Leeds.

            • Louise Simone Louis

              so sorry you're going through this, Zoe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too

              • Rin Matsuda

                Keep going. Shared this with my family. After 26 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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