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Surgery fund for Claire: hip replacement surgery in Los Angeles

Claire needs hip replacement surgery at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center and the family is $3,500 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States3,382 views
Claire R. Tillman
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Los Angeles
In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,500 short. Doctors at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver 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 lift anything heavy 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 $3,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,000 • Travel and lodging for the family: $290 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $490 • Physiotherapy sessions: $720 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Claire
due date
2026-11-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Claire

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 47% funded and I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 75% now ($2,611). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Yusuf Serkan Aslan🇹🇷Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Miguel Diego Moreira🇧🇷Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Gianna A. Flores🇵🇭Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Yetunde Amaka Coker🇳🇬Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Pilar A. FrancoPhoto verified

    Sending strength, Claire. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

    • Ritu A. Sidhu

      Keep going, Claire. Your post was clear and honest

      • Vivaan J. Awasthi

        Wishing Claire a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Los Angeles

        • Russell Rios

          So sorry you're going through this, Claire. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

          • Segun Yinka Ekwueme

            Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Bristol so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Los Angeles

            • Dennis Kwabena Obeng

              So sorry you're going through this, Claire. Looking forward to the next update.

              • Joaquim Tiago Santana

                Thinking of you and your family, Claire. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Savar.

                • Julian Gutierrez

                  best of luck, Claire. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Quezon City but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Los Angeles

                  • Sapana Anita ThapaID verified

                    Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Calgary.

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