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Josephine's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Josephine was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Josephine N. Langley
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Leeds
In November I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Leeds Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $5,300 short. Doctors at Leeds Community Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver 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. 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 $5,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,700 • Post-operative medication: $180 • Physiotherapy sessions: $620 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,800 Thank you for reading my story. - Josephine
due date
2026-02-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Josephine

  1. Update from Leeds: we've started the first stage. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Get well soon. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Málaga”

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    “Hang in there. My father told me about this one. - Vadodara”

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    “Thought of Josephine all day after reading this. - Gwagwalada”

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  • Matilda Ofori

    You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Chennai!

    • Zubby Henry Gbadamosi

      Thinking of you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Zoey F. LucasID verified

        take care. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

        • Soledad T. EscobarID verified

          Thinking of you. Wishing Josephine a smooth procedure and a full recovery!

          • Aurélie Rolland

            Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Leeds.

            • Marlene T. Buthelezi

              Good luck, Josephine. Gave what I could, wish it was more

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