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Surgery fund for Gregory: knee replacement surgery in Tampa

Gregory needs knee replacement surgery at Tampa Regional Medical Center and the family is $7,500 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States2,569 views
Todd R. Hanson
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Tampa
Gregory was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in June. The surgeon at Tampa Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,500 short. my son has been in and out of Tampa Regional Medical Center since June. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gregory 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Gregory won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,500 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $610 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,650 • Post-operative medication: $250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,710 If you're reading this, thank you. - Todd
due date
2026-09-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Prakash R. Mudaliar

    You're not alone, Todd. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

    • Wayne McCoy

      Sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 11 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

      • Itzel N. Peña

        Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Liliana M. Herrera

          hope the doctors have good news. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

          • Ruth S. Avila

            thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Tampa!

            • Gonzalo B. Cabrera

              Your post was clear and honest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

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