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Bennett's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $3,750 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States2,118 views
Savannah L. Williams
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Oakland
Bennett was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Oakland Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,700, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,750 short. my son has been in and out of Oakland Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Bennett struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Bennett won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,750 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 • Physiotherapy sessions: $400 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,140 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Savannah
due date
2026-11-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Savannah

  1. We're at 21% thanks to 22 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Update from Oakland: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($514). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.

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  • Nour Aisha Badawi

    Take care, Savannah. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

    • Omer Hassan Memon

      Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

      • Tatiana Polishchuk

        I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Tema.

        • Danica A. Garcia

          Keep going, Savannah. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours

          • Madeline Rios

            Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Curitiba.

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