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

In January I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Paris University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,400 short. Doctors at Paris University Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,400 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850 • Post-operative medication: $270 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Élodie