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Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Cluj-Napoca Orthopedic Institute

After a large ovarian cyst, Marius was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇷🇴 Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania2,241 views
Marius Catalin Lazar
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Cluj-Napoca
In July I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Cluj-Napoca Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,200, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,250 short. Doctors at Cluj-Napoca Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $2,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $710 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $780 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $200 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Physiotherapy sessions: $320 • Travel and lodging for the family: $115 If you're reading this, thank you. - Marius
due date
2026-10-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Cristina M. VillalobosQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Marius?

    • Marius Catalin LazarOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

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

  • Roman E. Marquez

    Take care, Marius. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Cluj-Napoca.

    • Lina Susanne SchumacherQuestionPhoto verified

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marius.

      • Marius Catalin LazarOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

        Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $710. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.

    • Nicholas M. Moran

      Sending love. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Swetha T. Acharya

        Wishing you peace, Marius. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Cluj-Napoca

        • Rajan Gala

          Keep going, Marius. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

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