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Surgery fund for Eliana: spinal decompression surgery in London
Eliana needs spinal decompression surgery at Saint Catherine Hospital and the family is $3,200 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom629 views
In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,200 short.
Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $3,200 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550
• Physiotherapy sessions: $600
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,500
• Post-operative medication: $115
• Travel and lodging for the family: $435
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-10-31
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Eliana
Small update. $132 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
Small update. $252 so far, the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.
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“Hang in there. Hope the November deadline works out. - Valencia”
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Cairo.
Take care, Eliana. Wishing Eliana a smooth procedure and a full recovery
So sorry you're going through this, Eliana. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Montpellier but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Montpellier.
Keep going, Eliana. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Keep going, Eliana. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.