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Help Adrián pay for cataract surgery at Bronx University Hospital

Adrián needs cataract surgery at Bronx University Hospital and the family is $8,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Raúl P. Luna
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Bronx
Adrián was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in December. The surgeon at Bronx University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $16,750, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $8,400 short. my father has been in and out of Bronx University Hospital since December. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $16,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Adrián struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Adrián won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $8,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,150 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $240 • Post-operative medication: $200 • Physiotherapy sessions: $800 • Travel and lodging for the family: $410 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2024-03-08
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Raúl

  1. 52% there. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($3,094). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Update from Bronx: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Muhammad Agus Kartika

    Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless

    • Carolina W. Cruz

      so sorry you're going through this, Raúl. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Bronx.

      • Ning Xin Xiong

        Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

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