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Silvia's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled hip replacement surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $800 of the cost.
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In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,600, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $800 short.
Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,600 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $800 goes:
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $610
• Travel and lodging for the family: $110
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Silvia
- due date
- 2026-11-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope things get better soon, Silvia. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 34 people at work. Greetings from Quezon City.
Hang in there, Silvia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from London
This could happen to any of us. Love from Portland.
You're not alone, Silvia. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. God bless.