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Surgery fund for Ricardo: spinal decompression surgery in Oakland

After a herniated spinal disc, Ricardo was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States2,428 views
Beatriz A. Torres
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Oakland
Ricardo was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in June. The surgeon at Oakland Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,950, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,550 short. my son has been in and out of Oakland Community Hospital since June. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ricardo struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 8 weeks. During that time Ricardo won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,550 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $610 • Post-operative medication: $165 • Physiotherapy sessions: $775 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-09-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Vignesh C. Ramachandran

    keep going, Beatriz. Get well soon.

    • Cristian W. Villalobos

      Wishing you peace, Beatriz. Wishing Ricardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless

      • Lucy T. Hendricks

        your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Kadıköy.

        • Uchenna Bolaji Ekwueme

          Take care, Beatriz. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. God bless.

          • Efe Bola Igwe

            Keep going, Beatriz. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Oakland

            • Rahayu Anisa WijayaPhoto verified

              You're not alone, Beatriz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. All the best

              • Nasrin Shahana Paul

                stay strong, Beatriz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

                • Elena Yana Borisov

                  Hope it all works out, Beatriz. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from London

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