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Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Fresno Regional Medical Center
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in December is out of reach without help covering $3,700 of the cost.
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In September I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Fresno Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,650, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,700 short.
Doctors at Fresno Regional Medical Center told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,650 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $3,700 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $350
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,400
• Travel and lodging for the family: $380
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $570
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2025-12-02
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Leonardo
46% there. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Thank you.
We're at 17% thanks to 19 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
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“Hope things get better. Gave what I could this week. - Padua”
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“Every little bit. Hope the December deadline works out. - Zapopan”
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sending good thoughts, Leonardo. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Thinking of you, Leonardo. Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
so sorry you're going through this, Leonardo. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Good luck. Hope this works out for you. All the best!
sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Islamabad this morning. Greetings from Islamabad
Hope the doctors have good news. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Shinjuku.
best of luck, Leonardo. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.
Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Moscow
thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Hope it all works out, Leonardo. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry