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

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $1,050 of the cost.

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Erlangga Wawan Siregar
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Jakarta Barat
Muhammad was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Jakarta Barat Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,050 short. my son has been in and out of Jakarta Barat Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Muhammad 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. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Muhammad won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,050 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $500 โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $250 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $50 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $115 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $65 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-11-08
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Hospital invoice
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  • Esperanza M. Ruiz

    So sorry you're going through this, Erlangga. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

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      Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Chattogram.

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