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Surgery fund for Harold: spinal decompression surgery in Ottawa

Harold needs spinal decompression surgery at Saint Catherine Hospital and the family is $2,750 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Harold Knight
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Ottawa
In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. 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 $3,950, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,750 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,950 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 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 $2,750 goes: โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $320 โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,150 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $280 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-11-14
bill type
Hospital invoice

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