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

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in May is out of reach without help covering $7,600 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York, United States1,442 views
Andrés G. Rivera
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Buffalo
In February I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $7,600 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,750 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 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 $7,600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,150 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,900 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410 • Post-operative medication: $210 • Physiotherapy sessions: $820 • Travel and lodging for the family: $110 Thanks for reading all this. - Andrés
due date
2024-05-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Halyna Veronika Gusev

    So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Andrés a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

    • Peyton L. Lopez

      everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

      • Julien Dupuy

        Best of luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Nashik

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          Best of luck. Wishing Andrés a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

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