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Surgery fund for Neha: knee replacement surgery in Fayetteville
Neha needs knee replacement surgery at Saint Luke Hospital and the family is $4,000 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In June I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,000 short.
Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $4,000 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,750
• Physiotherapy sessions: $790
• Travel and lodging for the family: $460
Thank you so much.
- Neha
- due date
- 2025-08-16
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Neha
Good news. Because of your gifts ($806 in total) I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Hope it all works out. My mother told me about this one. - Giza”
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“Blessings. Thought of Neha all day after reading this. - Rosario”
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“Thought of Neha all day after reading this. - Wudil”
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“Only $48 but hope it helps. - Sylhet”
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“Every little bit. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Spokane”
- Jan Schmitt 🇩🇪 · $100
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50
- Levi K. Patterson 🇺🇸 · $5
- Aiden P. Stone 🇦🇺 · $5
“From my family to yours. Hope the September deadline works out. - Cairns”
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Stay strong, Neha. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Best of luck, Neha. Shared it with a few friends.
take care, Neha. This could happen to any of us
Stay strong, Neha. Looking forward to the next update.
Wishing you peace. Wishing Neha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Zapopan.
wishing you peace, Neha. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.