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Help John pay for hip replacement surgery at Cleveland University Hospital
After a hernia that has become strangulated, John was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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John was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Cleveland University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $4,200 short.
my son has been in and out of Cleveland University Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, John struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 John won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $4,200 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $165
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,350
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $685
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- due date
- 2026-11-07
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Ariana
Quick update: $464 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $1,234 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Update from Cleveland: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hang in there, Ariana. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
sending love, Ariana. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Polokwane so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Sending love, Ariana. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.