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Miles's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Miles was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Miles was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in June. The surgeon at Arlington Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $16,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $8,250 short.
my son has been in and out of Arlington Community Hospital since June. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $16,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Miles struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Miles won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
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 $8,250 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $210
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,250
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340
• Travel and lodging for the family: $240
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,210
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-08-22
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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what exactly is the $8,250 for?
Good luck, Caleb. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Sending love, Caleb. Hope this works out for you.
Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings
You're not alone, Caleb. Your post was clear and honest.