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Help me pay for cataract surgery at Daegu Orthopedic Institute

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Young-ja was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇰🇷 South Korea446 views
Young-ja Ha-eun Nam
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Daegu
In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Daegu Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Daegu Orthopedic Institute told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $700 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $370 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $220 With deep gratitude, Young-ja
due date
2026-10-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Young-ja

  1. Thank you all. We're at 54% now ($376). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. 57% there. I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. Thank you.

  3. Quick update: $90 raised so far (13%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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