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Help me pay for hip replacement surgery at Essen Community Hospital

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $5,300 of the cost.

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David Neumann
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Essen
In July I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Essen Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,300 short. Doctors at Essen Community Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 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. 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 $5,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230 • Post-operative medication: $340 • Physiotherapy sessions: $730 • Travel and lodging for the family: $150 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from David

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 48% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,472 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Isamu Morita

    Wishing you peace, David. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

    • Cameron L. Richardson

      So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

      • Tiffany S. Morris

        Praying for you, David. Wishing David a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 20 people at work. Greetings from Dublin.

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          Thanks for sharing this, David. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care!

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