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

Itzel was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in April. The surgeon at Mar del Plata General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $630, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $500 short. my daughter has been in and out of Mar del Plata General Hospital since April. 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 $630 is more than we can find. While we wait, Itzel struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 Itzel won't be able to drive, 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 $500 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $115 • Post-operative medication: $105 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $280 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Pilar