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

Serge needs hip replacement surgery at Saint Mary Hospital and the family is $3,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Serge Vidal
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Red Deer
In December I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,000 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $3,000 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $570 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $180 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-04-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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    “God bless. Hope the March deadline works out. - Moscow”

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    “From my family to yours. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Polokwane”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Serge all day after reading this. - Dnipro”

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    “Get well soon. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Warren”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Serge all day after reading this.”

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    “God bless. Hope the March deadline works out. - Quezon City”

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  • Uri Benny EfratiAddress verified

    Praying for you, Serge. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best.

    • Bappy Dipu JahanQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Serge?

      • Serge VidalOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Red Deer I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Tài Lâm Cao

      I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Red Deer.

      • Larissa Sandra Leite

        Thinking of you and your family, Serge. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.

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