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Katarzyna's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After gallstones with repeated infections, Katarzyna was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Tomasz Antoni Borkowski
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Warsaw
Katarzyna was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Warsaw University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,850, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,700 short. my wife has been in and out of Warsaw University Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Katarzyna struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 Katarzyna won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. 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 $2,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $920 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,150 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $130 • Post-operative medication: $165 • Physiotherapy sessions: $175 • Travel and lodging for the family: $160 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Tomasz
due date
2026-11-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Tomasz

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled.

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  • Meena L. OberoiPhoto verified

    Hang in there, Tomasz. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

    • Gregory E. McDaniel

      Sending good thoughts, Tomasz. Wishing Katarzyna a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Ludhiana.

      • Nirmala ThapaID verified

        Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Los Angeles

        • Lorena Raquel Cardoso

          Stay strong, Tomasz. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best

          • Hạnh Linh Dang

            Hope you get there. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Guadalajara

            • Julieta W. Campos

              Sending love, Tomasz. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Madurai.

              • Aline Juliana Machado

                I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Mumbai!

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