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

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $950 of the cost.

🇿🇦 Eastern Cape, South Africa950 views
Busisiwe A. Ndlovu
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Gqeberha
In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Gqeberha Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Gqeberha Community Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $950 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $660 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-10-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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