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Surgery fund for Dolores: hip replacement surgery in Philadelphia

After an aortic valve defect, Dolores was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Elena J. Ramírez
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Philadelphia
Dolores was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in December. The surgeon at Philadelphia University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,150 short. my daughter has been in and out of Philadelphia University Hospital since December. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Dolores struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Dolores won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. 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 $5,150 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $820 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Post-operative medication: $170 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,610 Every share and every dollar helps. - Elena
due date
2026-02-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Michael Becker

    Wishing you the best, Elena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

    • Cansu Büşra Türk

      Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Philadelphia

      • Vivaan F. Mittal

        Praying for you, Elena. Hope you get there

        • Sudha D. Somayajula

          Keep going, Elena. Your post was clear and honest.

          • Pietro Simone Giordano

            Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 24 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Swansea.

            • Brett C. Mokoena

              Wishing Dolores a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

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