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Surgery fund for Tanvi: hip replacement surgery in Ottawa

After a herniated spinal disc, Tanvi was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada2,534 views
Tanvi K. Bajwa
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In May I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,200 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 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. 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 $3,200 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $470 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,950 • Travel and lodging for the family: $440 • Post-operative medication: $340 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-08-09
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Geetha R. Panicker

    Thinking of you and your family, Tanvi. Looking forward to the next update. After 17 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Cox's Bazar.

    • Bagus Ilham Lubis

      Good luck, Tanvi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Zanzibar City.

      • Yến Vy KieuPhoto verified

        Looking forward to the next update. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

        • Fernanda W. Muñoz

          Thinking of you and your family, Tanvi. Shared this with my family. I hope August is when things finally get easier.

          • Şule Tuğba Güneş

            thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted.

            • Jannat Mousumi Roy

              good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

              • Min-ji Ji-woo Kim

                Keep going, Tanvi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Istanbul.

                • Isabel L. Soto

                  Hope things get better soon, Tanvi. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Ottawa

                  • Ximena M. Núñez

                    Wishing you peace, Tanvi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

                    • Lieke Wilma De Bruin

                      Praying for you, Tanvi. Hope the doctors have good news

                      • Audrey Armstrong

                        Sending strength, Tanvi. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Lagos but we're thinking of you. All the best

                        • Cora GrayAddress verified

                          Hang in there, Tanvi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

                          • Landon A. Keller

                            Hope things get better soon, Tanvi. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Greetings from Khon Kaen.

                            • Zoey S. Palmer

                              wishing Tanvi a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

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