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Surgery fund for Rhea: hip replacement surgery in Makati

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $900 of the cost.

🇵🇭 1224, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines1,675 views
Rhea A. Perez
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Makati
In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Makati General Hospital 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 $1,200, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Makati General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $310 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 With deep gratitude, Rhea
due date
2026-10-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Rhea

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 67% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($215). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

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  • Supriya M. Solanki

    Sending strength. Shared this with my family. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

    • Nneka Chioma Lasisi

      Wishing you peace. Wishing Rhea a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

      • Jaxon B. Salazar

        thinking of you, Rhea. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together.

        • Corazon A. Concepcion

          Take care, Rhea. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Karachi

          • Intan Sri Tan

            Best of luck, Rhea. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up. God bless

            • Josefa M. MorenoPhoto verified

              It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Ikeja.

              • Papa Kofi AmponsahPhoto verified

                sending strength, Rhea. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                • Guadalupe K. Chávez

                  you're not alone, Rhea. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

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