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Help me pay for valve repair surgery at Saint Luke Hospital

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

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Ying Ding
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Toronto
In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $3,750 short. Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650 • Travel and lodging for the family: $400 • Physiotherapy sessions: $700 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Ying
due date
2026-11-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ying

  1. Quick update: $1,636 raised so far (44%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,351 in total) the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $2,551 so far, the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.

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  • John Kamau UrassaPhoto verified

    Hang in there, Ying. This could happen to any of us. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

    • Jose Norris

      Keep going, Ying. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Manila.

      • Carlos José BatistaQuestion

        How is Ying doing now?

        • Chamari Samanthi Ranasinghe

          Shared it with a few friends. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Toronto.

          • Mason EdwardsQuestionAddress verified

            is there anything that isn't money that would help Ying?

            • Ying DingOwnerAnswer

              Thank you. If you're in Toronto I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

          • Patrick B. ColemanPhoto verified

            praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.

            • Raúl F. Cordero

              so sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up.

              • Nonso Jide NnamdiVerified organization

                Praying for you, Ying. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Lalitpur.

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