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

A scheduled knee replacement surgery in December is out of reach without help covering $650 of the cost.

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Cebu, Philippines1,092 views
Jomar B. Rodriguez
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Cebu City
Jocelyn was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in September. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $810, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $650 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since September. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $810 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jocelyn struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Jocelyn won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $650 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 โ€ข Hospital stay (2 nights): $290 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $30 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Jomar
due date
2025-12-10
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Carol P. Washington

    Good luck, Jomar. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

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