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

After a large ovarian cyst, Giorgia was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇮🇹 Rome, Lazio, Italy1,858 views
Giorgia Silvia Carbone
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Rome
In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Rome Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,350, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,600 short. Doctors at Rome Community Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook 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 drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $2,600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $360 • Travel and lodging for the family: $115 • Post-operative medication: $260 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,655 Thank you so much. - Giorgia
due date
2026-10-21
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Wishing you the best, Giorgia. Wishing Giorgia a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

    • Best of luck, Giorgia. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Tema

      • So sorry you're going through this, Giorgia. Get well soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

        • is there anything that isn't money that would help Giorgia?

          • Hope it all works out. Get well soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

            • Dennis B. UyQuestion

              how is Giorgia doing now?

              • Shared this with my family. Love from Bogotá.

                • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Giorgia

                  • It's all in the list in the story. physiotherapy sessions is the big one at $360, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.

                • Best of luck, Giorgia. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                  • hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

                    • You're not alone, Giorgia. Hope you get there.

                      • Take care, Giorgia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Nakuru.

                        • Sending strength, Giorgia. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

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