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Hip replacement surgery for Giuseppe: covering what insurance won't
Giuseppe needs hip replacement surgery at Bergamo Orthopedic Institute and the family is $5,550 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇮🇹 Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy3,700 views
Giuseppe was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in June. The surgeon at Bergamo Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,550 short.
my son has been in and out of Bergamo Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Giuseppe struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Giuseppe won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $5,550 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,150
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,500
• Physiotherapy sessions: $230
• Post-operative medication: $220
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-09-23
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Giorgio
Quick update: $1,969 raised so far (35%). the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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how is Giuseppe doing now?
you're not alone, Giorgio. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 8 people at work. Blessings.
you're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Laredo donated after I showed her your page.
Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Bergamo.
Thinking of you and your family, Giorgio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.