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Knee replacement surgery for Arianna: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled knee replacement surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $6,250 of the cost.

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Arianna L. Barnes
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Los Angeles
In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,250 short. Doctors at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $6,250 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,750 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,800 • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 • Post-operative medication: $490 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-11-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Arianna

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($671 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 27% there. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Small update. $1,690 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Nevaeh H. Chen

    Good luck, Arianna. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Ruth W. Daniels

      You're not alone, Arianna. Shared this with my family. Love from Busan.

      • Yaw Kelvin Appiah

        Wishing Arianna a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Seyi Kunle Mba

          Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

          • Ayaka Kaori Nakamura

            Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

            • Vikas M. Khanna

              keep going, Arianna. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

              • Idowu Modupe Igwe

                Hope things get better soon, Arianna. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Vancouver.

                • Salim Ibrahim

                  Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

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