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

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in April is out of reach without help covering $1,950 of the cost.

🇦🇷 Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina1,711 views
Carolina N. Macías
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In February I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Mendoza Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,800, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,950 short. Doctors at Mendoza Regional Medical Center told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,950 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $670 • Travel and lodging for the family: $115 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $980 Thank you for reading my story. - Carolina
due date
2026-05-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Eduardo Ricardo PeixotoQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Carolina?

    • Carolina N. MacíasOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital stay (5 nights), advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.

  • Wanjiru Juma

    Wishing you the best, Carolina. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up

    • Mauricio W. Benítez

      Hope it all works out, Carolina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up

      • Jack N. Ross

        Hope things get better soon, Carolina. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

        • Fatima Warraich

          Hang in there, Carolina. Get well soon. Blessings

          • Qasim Yusuf Bakr

            Sending good thoughts, Carolina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

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