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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.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa, Ontario, Canada5,477 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: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,000 โ€ข Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,850 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $360 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $350 โ€ข 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
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    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.

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    Made me feel heard

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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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