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Surgery fund for Nicolas: spinal decompression surgery in Paris

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Nicolas was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇫🇷 Île-de-France, France3,057 views
Nicolas Rémi Benoit
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Paris
In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Paris Orthopedic Institute 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 $7,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $5,750 short. Doctors at Paris Orthopedic Institute told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $5,750 goes: • Post-operative medication: $150 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,550 • Travel and lodging for the family: $130 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,920 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2025-09-26
bill type
Hospital invoice
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    Great help in a difficult time

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Iresha Thilini Samarasinghe

    Sending love, Nicolas. Shared this with my family. All the best.

    • Ahmad Reza Wijaya

      Thinking of you and your family, Nicolas. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Berlin but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Berlin.

      • Rohan M. Jadhav

        Best of luck, Nicolas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Giza so I could bring a meal

        • Joseph Mussa Mutua

          Thanks for sharing this, Nicolas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Teresita F. Quizon

            Thanks for sharing this, Nicolas. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

            • Micah D. Parker

              Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Heliopolis donated after I showed her your page

              • Willow R. Coleman

                Keep going, Nicolas. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Paris!

                • Meet G. AminID verified

                  thinking of you and your family, Nicolas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Iași donated after I showed her your page. Love from Iași.

                  • Mia L. MayAddress verified

                    good luck, Nicolas. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Houston.

                    • Razvan Constantin

                      so sorry you're going through this, Nicolas. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.

                      • Shivam M. Negi

                        Keep going, Nicolas. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Reading.

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