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

After a herniated spinal disc, Priyanka was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇮🇳 Uttar Pradesh, India932 views
Priyanka Bhat
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Lucknow
In August I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Lucknow General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. 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 Lucknow General Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a retail assistant, 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 retail assistant 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 stand for more than ten minutes 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: • Post-operative medication: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $525 If you're reading this, thank you. - Priyanka
due date
2026-10-20
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Hospital invoice

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Priyanka.

    • Priyanka BhatOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is post-operative medication, $25. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.

  • Best of luck, Priyanka. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

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