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Terry's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled septoplasty in July is out of reach without help covering $3,200 of the cost.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom6,412 views
Terry G. Lucas
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London
In April I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. 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 Elizabeth Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a care 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 care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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: $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,630 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-06-15
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Hospital invoice

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  • sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from San Fernando.

    • Wishing you peace, Terry. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Love from Bogra.

      • Wishing you peace, Terry. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Spokane but we're thinking of you. All the best.

        • Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Thinking of London

          • Wishing you the best, Terry. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

            • Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Manila

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