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Isaiah's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled septoplasty in November is out of reach without help covering $1,500 of the cost.

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Isaiah E. Long
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Aurora
In September I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Aurora General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,150, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,500 short. Doctors at Aurora General Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,500 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 • Post-operative medication: $390 • Physiotherapy sessions: $780 Thank you for reading my story. - Isaiah
due date
2026-11-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Isaiah

  1. Update from Aurora: we've started the first stage. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 41% funded and I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

  3. We're at 78% thanks to 30 of you. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Saeed Karim Taha

    thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings.

    • Isaiah J. Woods

      Thanks for sharing this, Isaiah. Wishing Isaiah a smooth procedure and a full recovery

      • Rania Hana Qureshi

        Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Aurora.

        • Crystal N. CarrAddress verified

          Take care, Isaiah. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Campinas.

          • Vivian Chiamaka Oladipo

            Good luck, Isaiah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Augsburg.

            • Mona Duha GhanemAddress verified

              Hope it all works out, Isaiah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Aurora.

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