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Thành's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $1,050 of the cost.

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Thành Quang Mai
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Thủ Đức
In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Thủ Đức University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,050 short. Doctors at Thủ Đức University Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $420 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-08-29
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Thành

  1. Small update. $332 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Small update. $132 so far, I made the first payment toward post-operative medication.

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  • Sebastian H. OwensPhoto verified

    Good luck, Thành. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

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