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Knee replacement surgery for Mazen: covering what insurance won't
After a large ovarian cyst, Mazen was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Paris University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $850 short.
Doctors at Paris University Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $850 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $350
• Post-operative medication: $140
• Travel and lodging for the family: $360
With deep gratitude,
Mazen
- due date
- 2026-09-21
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Aurora.
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Likoni
sending strength, Mazen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Erie.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mazen
hope it all works out, Mazen. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Syracuse.
You're not alone, Mazen. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Paris
Keep going. Hope you get there. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.