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

Cameron needs spinal decompression surgery at Glasgow Orthopedic Institute and the family is $5,350 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇬🇧 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom2,269 views
Cameron J. Garcia
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In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Glasgow Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,350 short. Doctors at Glasgow Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $5,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,790 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2024-11-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Barış Burak Polat

    Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out

    • Faruk Shakil Banerjee

      Good luck. Wishing Cameron a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best

      • Nafula Nakato Opio

        Praying for you, Cameron. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best

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