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Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Ann Arbor University Hospital

Delilah needs spinal decompression surgery at Ann Arbor University Hospital and the family is $3,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Michigan, United States3,046 views
Delilah B. Kelley
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Ann Arbor
In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Ann Arbor University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $3,400 short. Doctors at Ann Arbor University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $3,400 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $490 • Physiotherapy sessions: $540 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,370 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-11-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Esteban N. Vargas

    Best of luck, Delilah. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.

    • Kemi Hauwa NwachukwuPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Delilah. This could happen to any of us. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

      • Nolan M. RoseAddress verified

        Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope October is when things finally get easier

        • Fitri Ani MaulanaQuestion

          Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Ann Arbor!

          • Delilah B. KelleyOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in Ann Arbor I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • Meet Bhavsar

          Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Palmira this morning. Take care.

          • Manoj Bikash Neupane

            Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Surabaya.

            • Dennis Mussa Lubega

              Rooting for you, Delilah. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together.

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