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Denise's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Denise needs spinal decompression surgery at Saint Francis Hospital and the family is $7,050 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Isaac M. Bridges
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Worcester
Denise was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in August. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,050 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since August. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Denise struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Denise won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $7,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,650 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,950 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330 • Post-operative medication: $175 • Physiotherapy sessions: $550 • Travel and lodging for the family: $395 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-12-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Isaac

  1. Small update. $2,283 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. 24% there. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,012 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Denise all day after reading this. - Aberdeen”

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    “Be well. Thought of Denise all day after reading this. - Lexington”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Denise all day after reading this. - Hannover”

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    “Thought of Denise all day after reading this. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

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  • Brian Musyoka Ssebuliba

    Hang in there, Isaac. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Setagaya.

    • Marcos Marcos Rangel

      thanks for sharing this, Isaac. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.

      • Wahyu Arief Saputra

        Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Mansoura.

        • Iván CastroID verified

          Rooting for you, Isaac. Get well soon.

          • Anjali Durga Karki

            Thinking of you and your family, Isaac. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Worcester

            • Rachel Lowe

              wishing you peace, Isaac. It takes guts to ask. Well done

              • Shai Eitan Biton

                Keep going, Isaac. I hope things turn around soon.

                • Mohit K. Kohli

                  Stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Dhaka.

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