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Spinal decompression surgery for Jose: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $6,300 of the cost.
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In July I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Hamilton General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,300 short.
Doctors at Hamilton General Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider 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 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 $6,300 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,950
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,700
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $640
• Post-operative medication: $340
• Physiotherapy sessions: $350
• Travel and lodging for the family: $320
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-10-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hang in there, Jose. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Take care, Jose. Your post was clear and honest.
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too