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Surgery fund for Vikas: cataract surgery in Riverside

A scheduled cataract surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $3,000 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Riverside, California, United States2,457 views
Vikas G. Chaudhary
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Riverside
In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Riverside University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $3,000 short. Doctors at Riverside University Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $3,000 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,450 • Post-operative medication: $150 If you're reading this, thank you. - Vikas
due date
2026-11-03
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Vikas

  1. Quick update: $1,367 raised so far (46%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Vikas all day after reading this. - Yonkers”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $100 but hope it helps. - 6th of October City”

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  • Recep Okan Yıldız🇹🇷Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Awino Mwanaisha Salim🇰🇪Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Eric William Bonsu🇬🇭Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Dylan G. Gardner🇺🇸Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Imani Neema Kiptoo

    Wishing you the best. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Take care.

    • Willow S. Hart

      Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

      • Chiamaka Queen Ogunbanjo

        thinking of you and your family, Vikas. Get well soon. Greetings from Gdańsk.

        • Lauren Leonard

          Hope things get better soon, Vikas. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

          • Maria C. WalkerPhoto verified

            Hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Mumbai

            • Long Đạt Mai

              Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

              • Maja Kowalczyk

                Wishing you peace, Vikas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best

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