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Surgery fund for Hendrik: spinal decompression surgery in Ekurhuleni

Hendrik needs spinal decompression surgery at Ekurhuleni General Hospital and the family is $1,850 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇿🇦 Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa997 views
Precious A. Ndlovu
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Ekurhuleni
Hendrik was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in June. The surgeon at Ekurhuleni General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,100, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,850 short. my father has been in and out of Ekurhuleni General Hospital since June. 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 $3,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Hendrik struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Hendrik 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 $1,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $790 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,025 Glad we found this place. - Precious
due date
2025-08-29
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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