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

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Ian was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Ian N. Rivers
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Riverside
In February I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Riverside Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $7,000 short. Doctors at Riverside Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $7,000 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $380 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,400 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $620 Glad we found this place. - Ian
due date
2025-05-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Jide Kingsley Tijani

    Thanks for sharing this, Ian. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

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