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Surgery fund for José: cataract surgery in Barranquilla

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

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Julieta G. Tapia
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Barranquilla
José was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Barranquilla University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,300 short. my husband has been in and out of Barranquilla University Hospital since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, José struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time José won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $1,300 goes: • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,150 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-11-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  1. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($370). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions.

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  • Vũ Dương Ha

    Thanks for sharing this, Julieta. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope November is when things finally get easier

    • Emma Charlotte Bauer

      Sending love, Julieta. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Leeds.

      • Yetunde Jumoke Chukwu

        Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Madurai.

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