ACL reconstruction for Angelo: covering what insurance won't

In August I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,600, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 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 $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $540 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $380 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Angelo