Knee replacement surgery for Renate: covering what insurance won't
Renate needs knee replacement surgery at Saint Anne Hospital and the family is $7,400 short of the hospital's estimate.
- due date
- 2026-04-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Niklas
Quick update: $2,828 raised so far (38%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 18% funded and the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.
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best of luck, Niklas. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 15 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Greetings from St. Petersburg
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
You're not alone, Niklas. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted.
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. I hope April is when things finally get easier.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope April is when things finally get easier. All the best