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

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $3,550 of the cost.

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Jack Santos
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Anaheim
Marcus was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in June. The surgeon at Anaheim Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $3,550 short. my father has been in and out of Anaheim Regional Medical Center since June. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Marcus struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 4 weeks. During that time Marcus won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. 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 $3,550 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $880 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,310 Every share and every dollar helps. - Jack
due date
2026-08-27
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Jack

  1. Update from Anaheim: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 20% thanks to 15 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    Professional and kind

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Jackson Bradley

    Thinking of you, Jack. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

    • Hans Schmitt

      Sending love, Jack. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings!

      • Francisco A. Montes

        You're not alone, Jack. Get well soon. Sent it to 32 people at work. Greetings from Campinas.

        • Hailey L. NguyenPhoto verified

          I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 15 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything

          • Gaurav T. Saxena

            Thinking of you and your family, Jack. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

            • Kiprop Musyoka Onyango

              Sending love, Jack. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

              • Mahesh B. Goyal

                good luck. Wishing Marcus a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

                • Hayato Tomoya Yamashita

                  Wishing you the best, Jack. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

                  • Mia Jimenez

                    Wishing you peace, Jack. This could happen to any of us. All the best

                    • Rania Jamila Rahman

                      sending strength, Jack. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

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