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Spinal decompression surgery for Matteo: covering what insurance won't
After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Matteo was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In August I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Rome 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 $4,450, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $3,100 short.
Doctors at Rome General Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,450 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $3,100 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $130
• Travel and lodging for the family: $240
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,400
• Physiotherapy sessions: $330
With deep gratitude,
Matteo
- due date
- 2026-09-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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hang in there, Matteo. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Rome.
how is Matteo doing now?
take care, Matteo. Shared it with a few friends.
Rooting for you, Matteo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.
take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings!
Stay strong, Matteo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Tokyo.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless