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Rebecca's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After gallstones with repeated infections, Rebecca was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada5,475 views
Rebecca R. Mills
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Ottawa
In April I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Ottawa Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $12,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $7,350 short. Doctors at Ottawa Community Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $12,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 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 $7,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,000 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,850 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 • Post-operative medication: $360 • Physiotherapy sessions: $350 • Travel and lodging for the family: $430 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-07-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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    “Thought of Rebecca all day after reading this. - Coyoacán”

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  • Basma Farah Ghanem🇲🇦Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Paulo Marcos Nunes🇧🇷Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Outstanding person

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Exceeded expectations

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Itzhak Lior Rosenberg

    Wishing you the best, Rebecca. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Lviv this morning.

    • Kazuki Tamura

      Keep going, Rebecca. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Rohini

      • Faith Naliaka Shayo

        Keep going, Rebecca. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update

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