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

Lucas needs hip replacement surgery at Los Angeles University Hospital and the family is $7,300 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United StatesPosted May 30, 20245,011 views
Amelia R. Sanchez
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Member since Dec 26, 2023 · Los Angeles
Lucas was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in May. The surgeon at Los Angeles University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $14,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $7,300 short. my son has been in and out of Los Angeles University Hospital since May. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $14,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lucas struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Lucas won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $7,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,200 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,900 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $620 • Post-operative medication: $440 • Physiotherapy sessions: $920 • Travel and lodging for the family: $220 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Amelia
due date
2024-07-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Sneha P. Bedi2y ago

    So sorry you're going through this, Amelia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

    • Josephine E. Reed2y ago

      You're not alone, Amelia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Bakersfield.

      • Ethan H. Duran2y ago

        You're not alone, Amelia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.

        • Dinusha Sanduni WijesinghePhoto verified2y ago

          Good luck, Amelia. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Mana Yumi Kimura1y ago

            So sorry you're going through this, Amelia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Los Angeles.

            • Dwi Galih NasutionPhoto verified8mo ago

              Take care, Amelia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Los Angeles.

              • Corinne Manon Paul6mo ago

                Sending good thoughts, Amelia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.

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