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Lucas's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After gallstones with repeated infections, Lucas was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Solène Nathalie Philippe
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Reims
Lucas was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in May. The surgeon at Reims Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,950 short. my husband has been in and out of Reims Community Hospital since May. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lucas struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Lucas won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $580 • Post-operative medication: $155 • Physiotherapy sessions: $510 • Travel and lodging for the family: $205 Thank you so much.
due date
2025-08-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Patcharee Thanaporn Jaidee

    Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Love from Irapuato.

    • Ramón W. Espinoza

      Hope things get better soon, Solène. Get well soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

      • André Luiz Miranda

        Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 26 people at work. Greetings from Ribeirão Preto

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