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

Mónica needs cataract surgery at Envigado Orthopedic Institute and the family is $1,150 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Valentina H. Zamora
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Envigado
Mónica was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in April. The surgeon at Envigado Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,900, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,150 short. my mother has been in and out of Envigado Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mónica struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Mónica won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,150 goes: • Post-operative medication: $45 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $910 With deep gratitude, Valentina
due date
2026-07-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Sandeep D. SoniQuestion

    how is Mónica doing now?

    • Annabelle A. Gonzalez

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Envigado

      • Atieno Rose SsemwogererePhoto verified

        Good luck, Valentina. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Envigado

        • Kannan J. Raman

          Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Nairobi donated after I showed her your page. Love from Nairobi.

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