ACL reconstruction for Anna: covering what insurance won't

Anna was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Mannheim Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,950 short. my daughter has been in and out of Mannheim Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Anna 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 10 weeks. During that time Anna won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,000 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,800 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290 • Post-operative medication: $160 • Physiotherapy sessions: $420 • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Anton