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Hip replacement surgery for Igor: covering what insurance won't
After a cleft palate needing repair, Igor was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In January I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Warsaw Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,200, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,550 short.
Doctors at Warsaw Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,200 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $1,550 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $120
• Post-operative medication: $100
• Travel and lodging for the family: $115
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,215
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-03-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Igor
Wanted to say thank you properly. 85% funded and we've started the first stage.
We're at 37% thanks to 19 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($361). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward post-operative medication.
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So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Montréal.
Sending love, Igor. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Take care, Igor. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Chicago.
thinking of you and your family, Igor. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Madina so I could bring a meal
Hang in there, Igor. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Pune.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
Take care. Hope this works out for you. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings!
Hope things get better soon, Igor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from London