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Andrew's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled septoplasty in July is out of reach without help covering $6,350 of the cost.

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Andrew P. Mitchell
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Toronto
In May I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Toronto Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,350 short. Doctors at Toronto Community Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,500 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 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $6,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,500 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $700 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Andrew
due date
2026-07-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Andrew

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,763 in total) I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Andrew

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($607 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $272 raised so far (4%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Bhavna L. Kothari

    Wishing you the best. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Bucaramanga donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Bucaramanga.

    • Maryam Zahra Zidan

      Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care!

      • Jakob Schumacher

        Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Toronto.

        • Sayali P. Savla

          Thinking of you, Andrew. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

          • Simone Aline Moura

            Wishing you peace. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

            • Pedro G. Valdez

              sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Toronto

              $2,524 raised of $6,350

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