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Surgery fund for Andrew: hip replacement surgery in San Diego

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in February is out of reach without help covering $4,300 of the cost.

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Angela C. Russell
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San Diego
Andrew was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in December. The surgeon at San Diego University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $4,300 short. my husband has been in and out of San Diego University Hospital since December. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Andrew 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Andrew 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 $4,300 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,700 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,260 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2025-02-14
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Cincinnati

    • Michelle G. DuncanPhoto verified

      Rooting for you, Angela. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Ciudad de México.

      • Mahmoud Mustafa SalehID verifiedPhoto verified

        Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Kelowna.

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