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

Vidya needs spinal decompression surgery at Ahmedabad Regional Medical Center and the family is $1,150 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Jayanthi K. Rao
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Ahmedabad
Vidya was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in May. The surgeon at Ahmedabad Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,150 short. my mother has been in and out of Ahmedabad Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Vidya struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 12 weeks. During that time Vidya won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $530 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Jayanthi
due date
2026-09-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Jayanthi

  1. 42% there. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Thank you.

  2. Update from Ahmedabad: the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($240). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Jack E. Johnston

    Hang in there, Jayanthi. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

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