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Help Vivian pay for a craniotomy at Lansing Regional Medical Center
After severe cataracts in both eyes, Vivian was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Vivian was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Lansing Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,200 short.
my mother has been in and out of Lansing Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Vivian struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Vivian won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $6,200 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,050
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,350
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $280
• Post-operative medication: $290
• Physiotherapy sessions: $890
• Travel and lodging for the family: $340
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Waylon
- due date
- 2026-11-11
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope things get better soon, Waylon. I hope things turn around soon.
Take care, Waylon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Thinking of you, Waylon. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.
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hope things get better soon, Waylon. Get well soon. Greetings from Brandon
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