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Vincent's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Vincent needs cataract surgery at Rennes General Hospital and the family is $3,700 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇫🇷 Rennes, Brittany, France4,688 views
Vincent Jacques Picard
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Rennes
In May I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Rennes General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,950, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,700 short. Doctors at Rennes General Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,950 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $3,700 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $490 • Post-operative medication: $220 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,700 • Travel and lodging for the family: $290 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Vincent
due date
2026-09-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Marcos R. Rojas

    Sending good thoughts, Vincent. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Tamale

    • Aarti J. KarandikarID verified

      Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Jaffna.

      • Giovana Mariana Gomes

        You're not alone, Vincent. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

        • Carmen K. Moreno

          best of luck, Vincent. Hope you get there.

          • Yusuke Masaru ShimizuID verified

            Thinking of you and your family, Vincent. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

            • Nuria Castro

              Good luck, Vincent. Get well soon. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Zagazig.

              • Valentina Ingrid Pinto

                Hope things get better soon, Vincent. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best.

                • Clinton L. Nel

                  Sending strength, Vincent. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless.

                  • Eka Suryadi

                    Sending love. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Salem.

                    • Józef Włodarczyk

                      Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

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