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Konstantina's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Konstantina needs valve repair surgery at Heraklion Orthopedic Institute and the family is $3,700 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Heraklion Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,700 short.
Doctors at Heraklion Orthopedic Institute told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $3,700 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,650
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,400
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $130
• Post-operative medication: $210
• Physiotherapy sessions: $180
• Travel and lodging for the family: $130
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Konstantina
- due date
- 2026-11-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Konstantina
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,763 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($1,270). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Newport but we're thinking of you
Sending good thoughts. Wishing Konstantina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Glasgow this morning. Love from Glasgow.
Wishing you the best, Konstantina. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Blessings.