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Hip replacement surgery for Anh: covering what insurance won't

Anh needs hip replacement surgery at Thủ Đức University Hospital and the family is $800 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇻🇳 Thủ Đức, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam1,266 views
Minh Bích Kieu
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Anh was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in December. The surgeon at Thủ Đức University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $800 short. my son has been in and out of Thủ Đức University Hospital since December. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Anh struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Anh 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 $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $540 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Post-operative medication: $15 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Minh
due date
2026-03-19
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Hospital invoice
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  • Lillian L. Wang

    Best of luck, Minh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Ikeja so I could bring a meal. Love from Nuremberg

    • Luana Renata PereiraQuestion

      how is Anh doing now?

      • Cristian N. Cortés

        Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Nagpur

        • Delilah Fields

          take care, Minh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Salem but we're thinking of you. Take care

          • Muthoni Eunice Omondi

            You're not alone, Minh. Your post was clear and honest.

            • Wayne G. PetersonPhoto verified

              Praying for you, Minh. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

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