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John's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled hip replacement surgery in April is out of reach without help covering $2,500 of the cost.
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In February I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Kansas City Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,500 short.
Doctors at Kansas City Orthopedic Institute told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $2,500 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $300
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,900
• Travel and lodging for the family: $300
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- John
- due date
- 2026-04-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from John
Thank you all. We're at 41% now ($1,018). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 26% funded and the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.
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Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning.
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Gulu!
Take care, John. Hope you get there. Sent it to 24 people at work. Take care.
Take care, John. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Ikeja but we're thinking of you.
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Stockholm