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Knee replacement surgery for Wyatt: covering what insurance won't
Wyatt needs knee replacement surgery at London University Hospital and the family is $6,850 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In November I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at London University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $13,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,850 short.
Doctors at London University Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $13,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $6,850 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $430
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,700
• Travel and lodging for the family: $195
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,525
Thank you so much.
- Wyatt
- due date
- 2025-02-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Wyatt
Small update. $900 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Update from London: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Take care. Wishing Wyatt a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
Praying for you, Wyatt. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Sending strength, Wyatt. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Duque de Caxias.
Stay strong, Wyatt. Looking forward to the next update. After 24 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of London
Keep going, Wyatt. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Hope it all works out, Wyatt. Shared this with my family. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
sending strength. Get well soon. Thinking of London.