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

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in January is out of reach without help covering $1,450 of the cost.

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Scarlett J. Richards
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Los Angeles
Theodore was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in November. The surgeon at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,450 short. my son has been in and out of Los Angeles Regional Medical Center since November. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Theodore struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Theodore won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $1,450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $570 • Physiotherapy sessions: $410 • Post-operative medication: $470 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-02-05
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Hospital invoice

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