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Stelios needs cataract surgery at Athens General Hospital and the family is $3,900 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Stelios Stelios Tzortzis
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Athens
In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Athens General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,900 short. Doctors at Athens General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $3,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,050 • Post-operative medication: $105 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,745 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-09-27
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Opio Musyoka HamisiPhoto verified

    Sending strength, Stelios. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together.

    • wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Zaporizhzhia!

      • Praying for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Wollongong

        • Rooting for you, Stelios. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Athens.

          • Good luck, Stelios. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Padua.

            • So sorry you're going through this, Stelios. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Athens donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

              • rooting for you, Stelios. Get well soon. God bless.

                • best of luck. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

                  • you're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update.

                    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Jaipur.

                      • Hope it all works out, Stelios. Wishing Stelios a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best

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