Surgery fund for Frank: hip replacement surgery in Christchurch

Frank was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in May. The surgeon at Christchurch University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $14,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,400 short. my son has been in and out of Christchurch University Hospital since May. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $14,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Frank 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Frank 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 $7,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,000 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,800 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $460 • Post-operative medication: $300 • Physiotherapy sessions: $660 • Travel and lodging for the family: $180 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Weston