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Surgery fund for Natalie: cataract surgery in Jacksonville

A scheduled cataract surgery in March is out of reach without help covering $6,950 of the cost.

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Natalie Rojas
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Jacksonville
In December I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,950 short. Doctors at Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $6,950 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $490 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,150 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-02-15
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Natalie

  1. Small update. $2,504 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $1,045 so far, I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions.

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  • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Jacksonville.

    • Sending strength, Natalie. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

      • Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Yonkers

        • Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Love from Ikeja.

          • Sending good thoughts, Natalie. Get well soon.

            • Danielle W. WalkerQuestionID verified

              what exactly is the $6,950 for?

              • Natalie RojasOwnerAnswer

                Sure. The biggest one is physiotherapy sessions, $490. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

            • Lydia L. CurtisID verified

              So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Jacksonville.

              • Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Cardiff

                • Keep going, Natalie. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                  • Praying for you, Natalie. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Coyoacán.

                    • Keep going, Natalie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Padua.

                      • Thinking of you and your family, Natalie. Shared it with a few friends!

                        • so sorry you're going through this, Natalie. Get well soon. Thinking of Jacksonville

                          • Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

                            • Graciela F. GuzmánAddress verifiedID verified

                              Sending strength, Natalie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                              • Hope it all works out, Natalie. Get well soon. Take care.

                                • thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in İzmir donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from İzmir.

                                  • best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 8 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

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