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

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Emmanuel was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana793 views
Emmanuel Prince Gyamfi
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Kumasi
In April I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Kumasi Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,850, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Kumasi Regional Medical Center told me a deviated septum causing chronic 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 $1,850 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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. 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 $1,100 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480 โ€ข Hospital stay (2 nights): $310 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $55 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $100 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $85 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Emmanuel
due date
2026-07-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Emmanuel

  1. We're at 77% thanks to 10 of you. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $668 so far, I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging.

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  • Wawan Wijaya

    Hope things get better soon, Emmanuel. Hope you get there

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