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

After gallstones with repeated infections, Gun-woo was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇰🇷 Incheon, Incheon, South Korea1,943 views
Gun-woo Sang-hoon Heo
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Incheon
In April I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Incheon Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $3,900 short. Doctors at Incheon Orthopedic Institute 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 $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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $3,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,250 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $250 • Post-operative medication: $185 • Physiotherapy sessions: $250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $265 Thank you so much.
due date
2025-07-03
bill type
Hospital invoice
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    Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Swansea donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

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      Sending good thoughts, Gun-woo. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.

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          hang in there, Gun-woo. Your post was clear and honest

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            Hope things get better soon, Gun-woo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

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              Good luck, Gun-woo. Shared this with my family. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

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