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Sotiris's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Sotiris needs spinal decompression surgery at Patras University Hospital and the family is $2,300 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Sotiris was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in April. The surgeon at Patras University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,900, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,300 short.
my brother has been in and out of Patras University Hospital since April. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction 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, Sotiris 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.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Sotiris won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
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 $2,300 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $145
• Physiotherapy sessions: $160
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $175
• Travel and lodging for the family: $70
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,750
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-06-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Marina
Quick update: $226 raised so far (10%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $94 so far, the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. - Marina
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how is Sotiris doing now?
Sending love, Marina. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in Sacramento but we're thinking of you!
You're not alone, Marina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 8 people at work. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sotiris
Post-operative medication is $145 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.
good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Bahir Dar so I could bring a meal
Best of luck. Wishing Sotiris a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Jeddah
sending love. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from New Delhi.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sotiris?
Thank you. If you're in Patras I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Patras
Good luck, Marina. Your post was clear and honest.
Wishing you the best, Marina. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.
Sending strength, Marina. Shared this with my family.
Good luck, Marina. Shared this with my family. God bless.