Surgery fund for Álvaro: hip replacement surgery in Mar del Plata

Álvaro was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in May. The surgeon at Mar del Plata Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,150, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,700 short. my father has been in and out of Mar del Plata Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Álvaro struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 8 weeks. During that time Álvaro won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $620 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $670 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $115 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Irene