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Spinal decompression surgery for Logan: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $4,700 of the cost.
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In September I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Grand Rapids 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 $7,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $4,700 short.
Doctors at Grand Rapids General Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent 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 walk without help 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 $4,700 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $570
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,750
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,050
• Post-operative medication: $195
• Travel and lodging for the family: $135
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-11-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Logan
Small update. $1,743 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Sending love, Logan. Your post was clear and honest!
Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Likoni this morning. All the best.
Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care!
praying for you, Logan. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Cork.