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Spinal decompression surgery for Armando: covering what insurance won't

Armando needs spinal decompression surgery at Los Angeles General Hospital and the family is $4,250 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Adrián F. Vega
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Armando was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in May. The surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $4,250 short. my son has been in and out of Los Angeles General Hospital since May. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Armando struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 5 weeks. During that time Armando won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,250 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $270 • Travel and lodging for the family: $240 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,740 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Adrián
due date
2026-08-01
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Adrián

  1. Quick update: $1,626 raised so far (38%). I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 13% thanks to 20 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    Changed my perspective

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

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