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

In September I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Hồ Chí Minh City General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $860, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Hồ Chí Minh City General Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $860 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $300 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $250 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.