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Surgery fund for Kevin: knee replacement surgery in London

Kevin needs knee replacement surgery at London Community Hospital and the family is $5,500 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Jack L. Dean
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Kevin was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in May. The surgeon at London Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,500 short. my husband has been in and out of London Community Hospital since May. 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 $7,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kevin 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 Kevin 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 $5,500 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,900 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380 • Post-operative medication: $220 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2025-09-01
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Liliana W. Rice

    Praying for you, Jack. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of London.

    • Wendy W. Perez

      wishing you the best, Jack. It takes guts to ask. Well done

      • Veronika Tarasov

        Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care!

        • Rowena CastilloID verified

          This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Greetings from Campinas.

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