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Laura's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Laura was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain2,284 views
Laura was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at Madrid Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,150, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,200 short.
my wife has been in and out of Madrid Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,150 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Laura struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Laura won't be able to walk without help, 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 $2,200 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $360
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,350
• Travel and lodging for the family: $230
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2025-08-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Stay strong, Ana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
Keep going. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 37 people at work.
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Rooting for you, Ana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Bornova!
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.