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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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Pedro T. Pangilinan
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Parramatta
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
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Larysa Kovalev

    hope it all works out, Pedro. Shared this with my family. God bless

    • Harold E. Turner

      sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

      • Mykola Gleb SergeevQuestion

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Parramatta.

        • Pedro T. PangilinanOwnerAnswer

          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.

      • Naoko Mai Yamamoto

        Rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Kinondoni.

        • Susana D. Cruz

          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.

          • Ryota Daiki Okamoto

            hang in there, Pedro. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. All the best.

            • Deepa A. Krishnamurthy

              Thinking of you and your family. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 12 people at work.

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