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Hip replacement surgery for Pedro: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled hip replacement surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $1,050 of the cost.
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In July I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,050 short.
Doctors at Saint Francis Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,050 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $280
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340
• Physiotherapy sessions: $430
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Pedro
- due date
- 2026-08-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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hope it all works out, Pedro. Shared this with my family. God bless
sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Parramatta.
Thank you. If you're in Parramatta I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Kinondoni.
Praying for you, Pedro. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
hang in there, Pedro. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 12 people at work.