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

Lidia needs spinal decompression surgery at Moscow General Hospital and the family is $1,650 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Lidia Hrytsenko
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Moscow
In August I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Moscow General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,050, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,650 short. Doctors at Moscow General Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,050 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $1,650 goes: โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $140 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $200 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $70 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $710 โ€ข Hospital stay (5 nights): $530 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-11-27
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Does the money go straight to the hospital or to you?

    • Lidia HrytsenkoOwnerAnswer

      I get the payout and then pay the hospital. Every payment goes in the updates. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Duha Ines HusseinPhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Paris so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Hobart

    • Amol K. NaikQuestionAddress verified

      when's the deadline? Is November firm?

      • Lidia HrytsenkoOwnerAnswer

        Still November. I'll post here if that changes. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

      • hope things get better soon, Lidia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

        • Ramรณn J. CamposPhoto verified

          best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Toronto.

          • Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

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