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

Mariana was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at La Plata University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $700, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $350 short. my daughter has been in and out of La Plata University Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mariana struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Mariana won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $350 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $155 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Pilar