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

After a herniated spinal disc, Serge was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇫🇷 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France3,348 views
Serge Henri Clement
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Lyon
In August I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Lyon Community 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 $7,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $5,650 short. Doctors at Lyon Community Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $5,650 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $620 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,600 • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,670 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-10-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Serge

  1. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($1,084). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.

  2. We're at 15% thanks to 20 of you. the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Serge all day after reading this.”

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  • Chukwuemeka Usman Onyeama🇳🇬Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Carolina C. Orozco🇺🇸Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Jacob G. Elliott🇨🇦Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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