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

Jessica needs knee replacement surgery at Pretoria General Hospital and the family is $1,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇿🇦 Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa1,216 views
Sipho F L. Adams
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Pretoria
Jessica was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in May. The surgeon at Pretoria General Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,200 short. my mother has been in and out of Pretoria General Hospital since May. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jessica struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Jessica won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. 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 $1,200 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $490 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $640 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2024-09-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Eduardo P. Mendoza

    Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

    • Jakub Zalewski

      Stay strong, Sipho F. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Pretoria.

      • Emilia Glover

        Hang in there, Sipho F. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best.

        • Hazel N. HowardID verified

          Sending love, Sipho F. I hope things turn around soon.

          • Elijah T. Quarles

            Praying for you, Sipho F. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Quezon City donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

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