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Surgery fund for Amparo: hip replacement surgery in Los Angeles

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $4,750 of the cost.

🇺🇸 90096, Los Angeles, California, United States964 views
Amparo J. Carrillo
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Los Angeles
In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $4,750 short. Doctors at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $4,750 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,950 • Travel and lodging for the family: $540 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-10-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Elisabeth Heike Sauer

    Sending love, Amparo. Shared this with my family.

    • Gabriella B. Munoz

      You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Sarah D. Howell

        Thanks for sharing this, Amparo. Wishing Amparo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless!

        • Ezekiel H. Williams

          hang in there, Amparo. Hope you get there. All the best.

          • Palesa M. Pillay

            Wishing you peace, Amparo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

            • Emilia Thornton

              So sorry you're going through this, Amparo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

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