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Knee replacement surgery for Dennis: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled knee replacement surgery in February is out of reach without help covering $350 of the cost.

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Gilbert P. Rivera
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Mandaue
Dennis was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in November. The surgeon at Mandaue University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $580, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $350 short. my son has been in and out of Mandaue University Hospital since November. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $580 is more than we can find. While we wait, Dennis struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Dennis 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 $350 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $270 • Post-operative medication: $45 Thanks for reading all this. - Gilbert
due date
2026-02-27
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Rani D. Pandey

    Thinking of you, Gilbert. Wishing Dennis a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Mandaue.

    • So-yeon Su-bin Heo

      Thinking of you, Gilbert. Hope you get there. Don't give up. All the best

      • Ryan E. Lawson

        thinking of you, Gilbert. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Nagpur.

        • Wagner Henrique MartinsID verified

          Hope this works out for you. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

          • Anna Roberta Sanna

            So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Mumbai.

            • Ani Sinta Gunawan

              Wishing you peace, Gilbert. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Mandaue!

              • Verónica A. Muñoz

                Wishing you the best, Gilbert. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 12 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                • Lea Herrmann

                  Sending good thoughts, Gilbert. Wishing Dennis a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

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