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Help me pay for knee replacement surgery at Knoxville University Hospital

After a benign brain tumor, María was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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María T. González
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Knoxville
In March I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Knoxville University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $9,000 short. Doctors at Knoxville University Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $9,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,250 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,950 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $760 • Post-operative medication: $480 • Physiotherapy sessions: $350 • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 With deep gratitude, María
due date
2026-08-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from María

  1. Quick update: $4,574 raised so far (51%). I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $2,287 raised so far (25%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 13% thanks to 34 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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    “Thought of María all day after reading this. - Malang”

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    “Praying for you. Only $79 but hope it helps. - Leeds”

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  • Manuela Raquel Medeiros

    Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Knoxville.

    • Vandana W. GuptaPhoto verified

      take care. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

      • Xuân Ngọc Chau

        thinking of you and your family, María. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

        • James Odhiambo MushiID verified

          sending love. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up. Thinking of Knoxville

          • Sophie Jade BenoitID verified

            praying for you, María. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best

            $8,048 raised of $9,000

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