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Knee replacement surgery for Hassan: covering what insurance won't
After a hernia that has become strangulated, Hassan was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In May I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at San Diego Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,500 short.
Doctors at San Diego Community Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $6,500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550
• Travel and lodging for the family: $400
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,950
• Post-operative medication: $180
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2025-08-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Hassan
Quick update: $1,002 raised so far (15%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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keep going, Hassan. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out
Stay strong. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 10 people at work. Thinking of San Diego
Keep going, Hassan. This could happen to any of us. After 7 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Vancouver.
this could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Chattogram this morning.
Hope things get better soon, Hassan. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up. Love from Pietermaritzburg.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
Wishing Hassan a smooth procedure and a full recovery.