ACL reconstruction for Cristiane: covering what insurance won't

Cristiane was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Juazeiro do Norte General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,100, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $650 short. my wife has been in and out of Juazeiro do Norte General Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Cristiane struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Cristiane won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $650 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $120 • Post-operative medication: $130 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Bruna