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Valve repair surgery for Shuai: covering what insurance won't
After severe cataracts in both eyes, Shuai was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇺🇸 Jacksonville, Florida, United States4,422 views
Shuai was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in September. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $14,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,150 short.
my son has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since September. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $14,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Shuai struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Shuai won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $7,150 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,350
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,850
• Post-operative medication: $210
• Travel and lodging for the family: $340
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Wei
- due date
- 2026-11-01
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Shuai?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital stay (2 nights), advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.
hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Rohini
Wishing you peace, Wei. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Mesa so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Jacksonville
So sorry you're going through this, Wei. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 37 people at work!