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Hip replacement surgery for Hannah: covering what insurance won't
After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Hannah was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In August I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Dallas Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,700 short.
Doctors at Dallas Regional Medical Center told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,500 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 lift anything heavy 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 $4,700 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $380
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,000
• Travel and lodging for the family: $145
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540
• Physiotherapy sessions: $635
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Hannah
Small update. $498 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
We're at 5% thanks to 7 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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Keep going, Hannah. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Dallas.
Thinking of you, Hannah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Hannah. I hope things turn around soon.
How is Hannah doing now?
hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Hannah?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about post-operative medication, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Dallas.
What's already covered and what's the $4,700 for?
It's all in the list in the story. post-operative medication is the big one at $380, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
praying for you, Hannah. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Dallas.
Looking forward to the next update. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Get well soon. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.