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

Oluwaseun needs spinal decompression surgery at Saint Anne Hospital and the family is $850 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Oluwaseun Bukola Hassan
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In August I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $850 goes: β€’ Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 β€’ Hospital stay (4 nights): $330 β€’ Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Oluwaseun
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Oluwaseun

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($77 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    Very responsive and caring

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  • Kirit R. Bhatt

    Rooting for you, Oluwaseun. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Haruka Ando

      Sending strength, Oluwaseun. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Waqas Haider Baig

        Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

        • Naomi M. MartinAddress verified

          Hope it all works out, Oluwaseun. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

          • Florence Otieno

            Good luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!

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