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Help me pay for septoplasty at Vancouver University Hospital

A scheduled septoplasty in October is out of reach without help covering $4,100 of the cost.

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Mercedes N. Soto
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In August I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Vancouver University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $4,100 short. Doctors at Vancouver University Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,500 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. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $4,100 goes: โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $710 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $150 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $430 โ€ข Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,810 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-11-17
bill type
Hospital invoice

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