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Help Maureen pay for spinal decompression surgery at Dublin University Hospital
Maureen needs spinal decompression surgery at Dublin University Hospital and the family is $6,200 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇮🇪 Leinster, Ireland3,410 views
Maureen was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in September. The surgeon at Dublin University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,200 short.
my mother has been in and out of Dublin University Hospital since September. 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 $7,750 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Maureen struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Maureen won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $6,200 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,450
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400
• Post-operative medication: $410
• Physiotherapy sessions: $800
• Travel and lodging for the family: $290
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-10-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Praying for you, Ciara. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Sending love, Ciara. Wishing Maureen a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out
Good luck, Ciara. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Take care.