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Brigitte's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Brigitte was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Frank Fischer
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Dortmund
Brigitte was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in July. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $3,200 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since July. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Brigitte struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Brigitte 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 $3,200 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,550 • Physiotherapy sessions: $330 • Post-operative medication: $320 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-10-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Frank

  1. Quick update: $1,749 raised so far (55%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $835 so far, we've started the first stage.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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    “Take care of yourselves. From Fresno with love. - Fresno”

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    “You got this. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Toronto”

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  • Bianca Jéssica Tavares

    Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 19 people at work.

    • Ximena F. Treviño

      sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update.

      • Keisha D. Johnston

        Hope it all works out, Frank. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Kadıköy but we're thinking of you.

        • Mauricio D. CruzPhoto verified

          Best of luck, Frank. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Tampa.

          • Priscila Martins

            So sorry you're going through this, Frank. Hope you get there.

            • Maverick Taylor

              rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from San Miguel de Tucumán.

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