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Help me pay for cataract surgery at Yonkers University Hospital

A scheduled cataract surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $4,450 of the cost.

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Caroline B. Weber
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Yonkers
In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Yonkers University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,450 short. Doctors at Yonkers University Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard 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 look after the children alone 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 $4,450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $370 • Travel and lodging for the family: $530 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 • Post-operative medication: $400 • Physiotherapy sessions: $400 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-11-09
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Rooting for you, Caroline. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Davao City.

      • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Yonkers!

        • Thank you. If you're in Yonkers I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

      • wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Dhaka.

        • So sorry you're going through this, Caroline. Wishing Caroline a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

          • Thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!

            • Sending strength, Caroline. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out

              • stay strong, Caroline. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

                • Wishing you peace, Caroline. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

                  • Sending strength, Caroline. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Mbarara so I could bring a meal

                    • You're not alone, Caroline. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                      • Good luck, Caroline. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                        • Hope things get better soon, Caroline. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Yonkers.

                          • So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Los Angeles

                            • Samuel N. JosephPhoto verified

                              sending good thoughts, Caroline. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Love from Abuja

                              • hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Buffalo this morning.

                                • Vinh Thắng HoPhoto verified

                                  thinking of you. Wishing Caroline a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!

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