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Hip replacement surgery for Patrick: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled hip replacement surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $5,450 of the cost.
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In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Leeds Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $5,450 short.
Doctors at Leeds Regional Medical Center told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $5,450 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $490
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,950
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,000
• Physiotherapy sessions: $600
• Post-operative medication: $410
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Patrick
- due date
- 2026-12-07
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope it all works out, Patrick. Wishing Patrick a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Patrick. Wishing Patrick a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless
Hang in there, Patrick. Looking forward to the next update.
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Sending love, Patrick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. All the best.