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Knee replacement surgery for Daniela: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled knee replacement surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $2,600 of the cost.
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In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital 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 $3,700, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,600 short.
Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,700 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 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.
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 $2,600 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $45
• Physiotherapy sessions: $220
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,150
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,130
Thank you so much.
- Daniela
- due date
- 2026-10-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Daniela
Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($432). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $324 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
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I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Ciudad de México
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to St. Petersburg so I could bring a meal. Take care
stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care
Thinking of you and your family, Daniela. Gave what I could, wish it was more