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

A scheduled knee replacement surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $3,100 of the cost.

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Kalliopi Anastasia Oikonomou
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Heraklion
Charikleia was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in July. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,900, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $3,100 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since July. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Charikleia struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Charikleia won't be able to drive, 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 $3,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,100 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230 • Post-operative medication: $220 • Physiotherapy sessions: $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 Thanks for reading all this. - Kalliopi
due date
2025-11-05
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Kalliopi

  1. Small update. $50 so far, I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($50 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Kalliopi

  3. Update from Heraklion: the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. We're at 0% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Charikleia all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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  • Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

    • Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Heraklion

      • Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

        • Take care, Kalliopi. I hope things turn around soon.

          • praying for you, Kalliopi. Hope you get there. Greetings from Kinondoni.

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