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Luke's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After an aortic valve defect, Luke was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Clara Nguyen
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Yonkers
Luke was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Yonkers University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,400, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,700 short. my father has been in and out of Yonkers University Hospital since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Luke struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Luke won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,700 goes: โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $510 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420 โ€ข Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,770 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-11-03
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Is it paid to the hospital directly?

    • Clara NguyenOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      I get the payout and then pay the hospital. Every payment goes in the updates. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • wishing Luke a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Alexandria

      • Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

        • Best of luck. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best.

          • hope things get better soon, Clara. This could happen to any of us.

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