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Surgery fund for Sofia: a craniotomy in Gothenburg

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Sofia was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇸🇪 41186, Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden3,887 views
Alvin Mattsson
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Gothenburg
Sofia was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in June. The surgeon at Gothenburg General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $2,650 short. my mother has been in and out of Gothenburg General Hospital since June. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sofia struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 10 weeks. During that time Sofia won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,650 goes: • Post-operative medication: $175 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $375 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Alvin
due date
2026-09-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Alvin

  1. Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($921). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

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  • Isha J. Shah

    wishing Sofia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best

    • Mukesh M. Bhatia

      Praying for you, Alvin. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Take care.

      • Rattapon Kittisak Chantarasri

        so sorry you're going through this, Alvin. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

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