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Okan's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a hernia that has become strangulated, Okan was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Okan was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in June. The surgeon at İzmir Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,900, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,300 short.
my brother has been in and out of İzmir Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,900 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Okan struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Okan won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $2,300 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,150
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $820
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80
• Post-operative medication: $40
• Physiotherapy sessions: $140
• Travel and lodging for the family: $70
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-09-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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So sorry you're going through this, Nihal. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Hope things get better soon, Nihal. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
sending love, Nihal. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. All the best.
Stay strong, Nihal. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Nihal. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of İzmir
Praying for you, Nihal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.