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

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in February is out of reach without help covering $3,700 of the cost.

🇩🇪 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2,484 views
Elias Lukas Otto
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Nina was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in November. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,950, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,700 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since November. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nina struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Nina won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,700 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $270 • Physiotherapy sessions: $540 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,250 • Post-operative medication: $330 • Travel and lodging for the family: $310 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-03-05
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Hospital invoice
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  • Sadie BanksID verified

    Sending good thoughts, Elias. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Nagpur but we're thinking of you. All the best.

    • Avery M. Lawson

      Take care, Elias. Shared this with my family

      • Shefali Tithi Howlader

        thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Thinking of Dortmund

        • Anisa Wulan LestariPhoto verified

          Thinking of you and your family, Elias. Shared it with a few friends. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

          • Fitri Novi Lestari

            Wishing you peace, Elias. Hope the doctors have good news. After 13 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings

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