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Hip replacement surgery for Jean: covering what insurance won't
Jean needs hip replacement surgery at Mississauga Regional Medical Center and the family is $7,350 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇨🇦 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada2,094 views
In July I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Mississauga Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $7,350 short.
Doctors at Mississauga Regional Medical Center told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver 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 look after the children alone 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 $7,350 goes:
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,250
• Travel and lodging for the family: $470
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,700
• Post-operative medication: $380
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Jean
- due date
- 2026-08-31
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thinking of you, Jean. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mississauga
Thank you. If you're in Mississauga I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
You're not alone, Jean. Get well soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
You're not alone, Jean. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending good thoughts, Jean. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Sending love. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Mendoza.
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Faisalabad.