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

Carolina needs hip replacement surgery at Barranquilla Community Hospital and the family is $1,950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇨🇴 Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia1,731 views
Emilio N. Zamora
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Barranquilla
Carolina was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in May. The surgeon at Barranquilla Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,800, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,950 short. my wife has been in and out of Barranquilla Community Hospital since May. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Carolina struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Carolina won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. 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 $1,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $860 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Post-operative medication: $95 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-08-03
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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    “Sending love. Thought of Carolina all day after reading this.”

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    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Sofía G. Maldonado

    reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

    • Javier A. Hernández

      sending strength, Emilio. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless.

      • Prakash Maurya

        Take care, Emilio. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Warren.

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