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Hip replacement surgery for Tika: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled hip replacement surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $1,000 of the cost.
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Tika was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,000 short.
my mother has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Tika struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Tika won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
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 $1,000 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $500
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $210
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75
• Post-operative medication: $60
• Physiotherapy sessions: $75
• Travel and lodging for the family: $80
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Anisa
- due date
- 2026-10-31
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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thinking of you and your family, Anisa. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.
Keep going, Anisa. I hope things turn around soon. God bless
looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Varanasi.
You're not alone, Anisa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Stay strong, Anisa. Wishing Tika a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.