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

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Konstantinos was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Theodora Katerina Pavlidis
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Konstantinos was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in January. The surgeon at Athens University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,150, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $2,900 short. my husband has been in and out of Athens University Hospital since January. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Konstantinos struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Konstantinos won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,900 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $110 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,270 With deep gratitude, Theodora
due date
2026-05-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Eugene A. VegaQuestion

    how is Konstantinos doing now?

    • Shilpa K. Tiwari

      Thinking of you, Theodora. This could happen to any of us. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Athens.

      • Quinn E. Ryan

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Flint.

        • Bruno N. Campos

          Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Take care.

          • Rani Tandon

            Wishing you the best, Theodora. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Kadıköy

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