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

Mackenzie needs hip replacement surgery at Manchester University Hospital and the family is $2,600 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom3,123 views
Paisley N. Stanton
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Manchester
Mackenzie was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Manchester University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,600 short. my sister has been in and out of Manchester University Hospital since August. 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 $3,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mackenzie struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 3 weeks. During that time Mackenzie won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $2,600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,150 • Travel and lodging for the family: $220 • Post-operative medication: $230 I hope life is good to you. - Paisley
due date
2025-11-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Paisley

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 61% funded and I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,213 in total) the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Manchester: the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Saraswathi S. Somayajula

    You're not alone, Paisley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!

    • Sherika RichardsID verified

      Hope this works out for you. Love from Jaipur.

      • Satomi Saki MurataAddress verifiedID verified

        Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Los Angeles

        • Lungile D. Adams

          Take care, Paisley. Shared this with my family. Love from Madurai.

          • Rabia Amna HussainID verified

            Hope things get better soon, Paisley. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings.

            • Taro Kouki Takeda

              Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Love from Mar del Plata.

              • Hendra Eko Putra

                Sending love, Paisley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Bahir Dar.

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