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Amber's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in July is out of reach without help covering $8,050 of the cost.

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Amber N. Chambers
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Lethbridge
In May I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Lethbridge Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $13,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $8,050 short. Doctors at Lethbridge Regional Medical Center told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $13,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver 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 work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $8,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,550 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450 • Post-operative medication: $180 • Physiotherapy sessions: $650 • Travel and lodging for the family: $520 Every share and every dollar helps. - Amber
due date
2025-07-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
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    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • Benjamin N. Hunt

    Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

    • Sabbir Omar MajumderPhoto verified

      wishing Amber a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Rome

      • Solène Odette François

        hope it all works out, Amber. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Accra but we're thinking of you. Love from Accra

        • Jorge N. MartínezPhoto verified

          Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Dar es Salaam.

          • Noor Manal Rahman

            Take care, Amber. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

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