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Natalia's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled cataract surgery in March is out of reach without help covering $3,650 of the cost.
🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain3,001 views
In December I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Alcalá de Henares Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,850, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,650 short.
Doctors at Alcalá de Henares Regional Medical Center told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,850 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $3,650 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380
• Post-operative medication: $165
• Travel and lodging for the family: $200
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,400
• Physiotherapy sessions: $505
With deep gratitude,
Natalia
- due date
- 2026-03-10
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hang in there, Natalia. Wishing Natalia a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning
best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Mumbai