For 20 years, I have been living with severe osteoarthritis in my knee, along with torn cartilage, a torn meniscus, and a torn ACL. The pain has become extreme, and my leg has shifted, making even simple tasks like walking or standing for long periods almost unbearable. After trying every other option, surgery is now my last resort.
I have finally scheduled a total knee replacement for June 16, 2026. However, the facility is demanding a large upfront payment before the surgery can be performed, and there are additional doctor’s fees. This does not include anesthesia, and I simply do not have these funds. I am trying to raise enough so I can have the surgery and stop suffering in pain.
Undergoing this surgery would mark a significant turning point in my daily life. For so long, I have struggled to do things most people take for granted. The surgery represents more than just a medical procedure—it is the possibility of reclaiming parts of my life that have slowly been limited. I am asking for your help and support so I can finally move forward, regain my mobility, and look forward to a future with less pain and more independence.
I have finally scheduled a total knee replacement for June 16, 2026. However, the facility is demanding a large upfront payment before the surgery can be performed, and there are additional doctor’s fees. This does not include anesthesia, and I simply do not have these funds. I am trying to raise enough so I can have the surgery and stop suffering in pain.
Undergoing this surgery would mark a significant turning point in my daily life. For so long, I have struggled to do things most people take for granted. The surgery represents more than just a medical procedure—it is the possibility of reclaiming parts of my life that have slowly been limited. I am asking for your help and support so I can finally move forward, regain my mobility, and look forward to a future with less pain and more independence.