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

Greyson needs knee replacement surgery at New York University Hospital and the family is $7,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States4,521 views
Ellie P. McDonald
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New York
Greyson was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at New York University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,400 short. my husband has been in and out of New York University Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Greyson struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Greyson won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,400 goes: • Post-operative medication: $280 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,400 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,500 • Travel and lodging for the family: $220 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-10-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ellie

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,564 in total) the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $3,474 raised so far (47%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,075 in total) I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Michelle M. RodriguezPhoto verified

    you're not alone, Ellie. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update

    • An Huynh

      Sending love, Ellie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Gareth W. Cloete

        so sorry you're going through this. Wishing Greyson a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Rohini.

        • Zlata Olga LysenkoID verified

          Sending strength, Ellie. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

          • Samuel Karanja

            hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings!

            • Rahayu Eka SetiawanAddress verified

              Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of New York.

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