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

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in June is out of reach without help covering $7,050 of the cost.

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Cris N. Velasco
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Montréal
Fe was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in March. The surgeon at Montréal Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,050 short. my mother has been in and out of Montréal Regional Medical Center since March. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Fe struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 3 weeks. During that time Fe won't be able to drive, 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: $2,450 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $300 • Post-operative medication: $140 • Physiotherapy sessions: $830 • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2025-07-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Cris

  1. Update from Montréal: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 52% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,639 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Naoki Taiga Ueda

    Wishing Fe a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

    • Dilara Fatma Çelik

      Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

      • Rubina Jannat UddinPhoto verified

        Wishing you the best, Cris. Wishing Fe a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 18 people at work!

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