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Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Madina Orthopedic Institute

After a benign brain tumor, Michael was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Michael Francis Acheampong
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Madina
In December I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Madina Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,300 short. Doctors at Madina Orthopedic Institute told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $1,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-02-17
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Hospital invoice

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  • Hope it all works out, Michael. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Mérida

    • gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Juazeiro do Norte this morning.

      • Sending love, Michael. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Poznań.

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