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Jerome's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Jerome was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Jerome K. Pineda
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Manila
In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Manila Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,600, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Manila Orthopedic Institute told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $950 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-11-04
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Jerome

  1. Thank you all. We're at 1% now ($10). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($24). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging.

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  • Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Cairo

    • sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Avraham CohenID verifiedPhoto verified

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Nizamabad but we're thinking of you. All the best.

        $73 raised of $950

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