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Mateo's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Mateo needs spinal decompression surgery at Saint Francis Hospital and the family is $7,600 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital 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 $12,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $7,600 short.
Doctors at Saint Francis Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $12,750 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.
Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $7,600 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,000
• Post-operative medication: $370
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,850
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Mateo
- due date
- 2025-11-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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best of luck, Mateo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Arlington
Wishing you peace, Mateo. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Keep going. Wishing Mateo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care
keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Kilkenny but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
I hope things turn around soon. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.