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Spinal decompression surgery for Isla: covering what insurance won't
After severe cataracts in both eyes, Isla was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand6,302 views
Isla was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in April. The surgeon at Manukau Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,850 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Manukau Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Isla struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Isla won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $5,850 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $195
• Post-operative medication: $230
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,050
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,375
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2025-07-19
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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take care. I hope things turn around soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care!
get well soon. Put this on a community board in Saint Petersburg this morning
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Saskatoon.
Hang in there, Jameson. It takes guts to ask. Well done.