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Hip replacement surgery for Jade: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled hip replacement surgery in February is out of reach without help covering $6,050 of the cost.
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In November I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Saint-Denis Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $12,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $6,050 short.
Doctors at Saint-Denis Regional Medical Center told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $12,000 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 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 $6,050 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,450
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,500
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360
• Post-operative medication: $300
• Physiotherapy sessions: $240
• Travel and lodging for the family: $200
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Jade
- due date
- 2026-02-14
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope February is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Saint-Denis.
Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Blessings
Hope things get better soon, Jade. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Los Angeles.
hang in there, Jade. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
best of luck, Jade. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings!