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Help Lourdes pay for hip replacement surgery at La Plata University Hospital
A scheduled hip replacement surgery in July is out of reach without help covering $2,200 of the cost.
🇦🇷 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina2,075 views
Lourdes was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in June. The surgeon at La Plata University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,950, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $2,200 short.
my wife has been in and out of La Plata University Hospital since June. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,950 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Lourdes struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Lourdes won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $2,200 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $880
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $830
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150
• Post-operative medication: $75
• Physiotherapy sessions: $155
• Travel and lodging for the family: $110
Thanks for reading all this.
- Enrique
- due date
- 2026-08-08
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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so sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless!
Sending strength, Enrique. Hope you get there. Sent it to 18 people at work. All the best.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Fresno.
Thinking of you, Enrique. Wishing Lourdes a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from San Jose.
Hope things get better soon, Enrique. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care
Hang in there, Enrique. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of La Plata.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 36 people at work. God bless.