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Spinal decompression surgery for Nonso: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $750 of the cost.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria810 views
In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Lagos Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,050, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $750 short.
Doctors at Lagos Orthopedic Institute told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,050 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $750 goes:
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $210
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $495
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Nonso
- due date
- 2026-09-15
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope things get better soon, Nonso. Get well soon. Love from Charlotte.