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Surgery fund for Zaid: knee replacement surgery in Toronto

A scheduled knee replacement surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $2,600 of the cost.

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Zaid Amin
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Toronto
In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Toronto Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,600 short. Doctors at Toronto Community Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $2,600 goes: • Post-operative medication: $220 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,600 • Travel and lodging for the family: $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-08-23
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Zaid

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 40% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 22% thanks to 15 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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Reviews

3.4(13 reviews)

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Zaid!

    • Zaid AminOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. post-operative medication is the biggest at $220. Thanks for asking.

  • you're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Toronto.

    • Best of luck, Zaid. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

      • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Zaid?

        • Zaid AminOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about post-operative medication, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

      • So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Toronto

        • How is Zaid doing now?

          • Iván W. MuñozPhoto verified

            Sending love, Zaid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

            • Hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted.

              • Aisha Adaeze MusaPhoto verified

                Thinking of you and your family, Zaid. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings

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