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Surgery fund for Elise: spinal decompression surgery in Mississauga

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Elise was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Mississauga, Ontario, Canada919 views
Elise Petit
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Mississauga
In July I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Mississauga Regional Medical Center 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 $8,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,300 short. Doctors at Mississauga Regional Medical Center told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 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 $6,300 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,000 โ€ข Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,200 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $740 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $220 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $660 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $480 Every share and every dollar helps. - Elise
due date
2026-10-12
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Elise

  1. 8% there. I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. Thank you.

  2. We're at 4% thanks to 8 of you. the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. 3% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you.

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    โ€œBest of luck. Thought of Elise all day after reading this.โ€

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  • Josefina AguilarQuestionID verified

    What's already covered and what's the $6,300 for?

    • Elise PetitOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $2,000. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Alka H. BhatiaID verified

    sending strength. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care

    • Keep going, Elise. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Toledo.

      • Wishing you peace, Elise. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.

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