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Surgery fund for Arianna: spinal decompression surgery in Los Angeles
After an aortic valve defect, Arianna was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Arianna was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in March. The surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,500 short.
my wife has been in and out of Los Angeles General Hospital since March. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Arianna struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 Arianna won't be able to drive, 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 $4,500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,950
• Physiotherapy sessions: $420
• Travel and lodging for the family: $220
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $700
• Post-operative medication: $210
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-06-25
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care!
Get well soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Get well soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care!
Sending good thoughts, Jack. Your post was clear and honest
sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings
You're not alone, Jack. This could happen to any of us. God bless.