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Surgery fund for Esteban: cataract surgery in Bogotá
A scheduled cataract surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $1,000 of the cost.
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In September I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Bogotá University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,000 short.
Doctors at Bogotá University Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $820
• Post-operative medication: $75
• Travel and lodging for the family: $105
With deep gratitude,
Esteban
- due date
- 2026-10-21
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing Esteban a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Minneapolis so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Mumbai.
hope you get there. We're a small family in Nsukka but we're thinking of you.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Esteban?
your post was clear and honest. After 17 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Stay strong, Esteban. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Bogotá
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Bogotá
Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
sending love, Esteban. Get well soon. Greetings from Abbottabad