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Spinal decompression surgery for Dennis: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $6,100 of the cost.
🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom3,921 views
Dennis was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in May. The surgeon at Leeds University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,100 short.
my father has been in and out of Leeds University Hospital since May. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Dennis struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Dennis won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $6,100 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,400
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,380
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-09-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. Love from Cầu Giấy.
Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless!
Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Denpasar.
wishing Dennis a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Sacramento
Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Bogor this morning.
Hope it all works out, Theodore. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.