Surgery fund for Vinh: spinal decompression surgery in Hồ Chí Minh City

In June I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Hồ Chí Minh City Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Hồ Chí Minh City Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 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 $600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $370 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $135 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Vinh