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Spinal decompression surgery for Prince: covering what insurance won't
After a cleft palate needing repair, Prince was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇬🇭 Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana1,993 views
In April I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Tema General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,450, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,150 short.
Doctors at Tema General Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair 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 $1,450 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $1,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $530
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60
• Post-operative medication: $25
• Physiotherapy sessions: $55
• Travel and lodging for the family: $30
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-06-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Good luck. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Oakland.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Paris so I could bring a meal.
sending strength, Prince. Shared it with a few friends. Take care