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Spinal decompression surgery for Adriana: covering what insurance won't
After a hernia that has become strangulated, Adriana was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Adriana was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Buenos Aires University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,100, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,850 short.
my mother has been in and out of Buenos Aires University Hospital since July. 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 $3,100 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Adriana struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Adriana 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 $1,850 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $230
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $990
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $480
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- Daniel
- due date
- 2026-10-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless
Keep going. Wishing Adriana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care!
Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Buenos Aires.
Sending love, Daniel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Buenos Aires
Keep going, Daniel. Get well soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Mississauga