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

Dina needs spinal decompression surgery at Saint Luke Hospital and the family is $5,850 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Hamza Rashid
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Dina was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in May. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,850 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since May. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Dina struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Dina won't be able to walk without help, 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 $5,850 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,100 โ€ข Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,800 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $100 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $350 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $170 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Hamza
due date
2026-07-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Saanvi P. RawatQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Naples

    • Hamza RashidOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Naples I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

  • Ngozi Titilayo Gbadamosi

    Take care, Hamza. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Sรฃo Paulo this morning. Blessings.

    • Luke L. White

      Wishing Dina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Amparo T. Arias

        so sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

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