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Surgery fund for Feng: emergency hernia repair in Calgary

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in August is out of reach without help covering $8,300 of the cost.

🇨🇦 Calgary, Alberta, Canada3,179 views
Feng Shen
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Calgary
In May I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Calgary Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $16,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $8,300 short. Doctors at Calgary Orthopedic Institute told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $16,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $8,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,650 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,950 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $630 • Post-operative medication: $400 • Physiotherapy sessions: $420 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Feng
due date
2025-09-05
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Feng. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings

    • Aubree W. YatesQuestionVerified organization

      what's already covered and what's the $8,300 for?

      • Feng ShenOwnerAnswer

        Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $3,650. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.

    • Praying for you, Feng. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

      • So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Ikeja.

        • Noah PowellQuestion

          How is Feng doing now?

          • hang in there. Get well soon. Sent it to 14 people at work. Take care.

            • Stay strong, Feng. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up

              • is there anything that isn't money that would help Feng?

                • Feng ShenOwnerAnswer

                  Thank you. If you're in Calgary I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

              • Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Madrid this morning.

                • Sending love, Feng. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Quezon City.

                  • hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

                    • Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out

                      • Best of luck, Feng. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

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