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

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Lucie was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Thomas Philippe Clement
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Toulon
Lucie was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Toulon General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,900, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $3,100 short. my daughter has been in and out of Toulon General Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lucie 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. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Lucie won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,100 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $185 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,350 • Post-operative medication: $235 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-11-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Sebastian T. MeyerQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Lucie?

    • Thomas Philippe ClementOwnerAnswerID verified

      Thank you. If you're in Toulon I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Jumoke Ronke OnyeamaPhoto verified

    Hope things get better soon. Wishing Lucie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up.

    • Mahmoud Omar Hamid

      Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from San Jose!

      • Sergio H. Escobar

        Praying for you, Thomas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

        • Miguel L. Uy

          Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Toulon.

          • Palesa D. LombardPhoto verified

            Take care, Thomas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

            • Javeria Eman Siddiqui

              Wishing Lucie a smooth procedure and a full recovery

              • Chang-min Seung-woo Woo

                Thinking of you, Thomas. Hope this works out for you. God bless

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