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ACL reconstruction for Anaïs: covering what insurance won't
After gallstones with repeated infections, Anaïs was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Anaïs was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Saint-Denis Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,600 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Saint-Denis Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Anaïs struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Anaïs won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $4,600 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $210
• Physiotherapy sessions: $490
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,150
• Travel and lodging for the family: $270
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,480
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Fabrice
- due date
- 2026-11-04
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Anaïs.
Sure. The biggest one is post-operative medication, $210. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.
thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. After 20 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Anaïs?
Thank you. If you're in Saint-Denis I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
so sorry you're going through this, Fabrice. Looking forward to the next update. Take care!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Durgapur.
Wishing you the best, Fabrice. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Nashik this morning. All the best.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Surabaya but we're thinking of you. God bless
wishing Anaïs a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings!
Wishing Anaïs a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Looking forward to the next update. Love from Manchester.