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Spinal decompression surgery for Theodora: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in May is out of reach without help covering $2,600 of the cost.
🇬🇷 Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece1,428 views
Theodora was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in March. The surgeon at Thessaloniki Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,600 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Thessaloniki Regional Medical Center since March. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Theodora struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 10 weeks. During that time Theodora won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
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 $2,600 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $220
• Post-operative medication: $170
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $560
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,650
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Charikleia
- due date
- 2026-06-07
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
“Wish I could do more. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Rockford”
- Hannah Nina Mayer 🇩🇪 · $100
“Hope this helps. Thought of Theodora all day after reading this. - Leipzig”
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“Thought of Theodora all day after reading this.”
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Wishing you peace, Charikleia. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Portland so I could bring a meal. Greetings from São Paulo.
Rooting for you, Charikleia. I hope things turn around soon.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Cairo so I could bring a meal. Take care.
You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Thessaloniki.
hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Blessings!