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ACL reconstruction for Donna: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled ACL reconstruction in October is out of reach without help covering $3,350 of the cost.

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Donna G. Hoffman
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San Antonio
In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at San Antonio General 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 $6,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,350 short. Doctors at San Antonio General Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $3,350 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $270 • Post-operative medication: $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $520 • Physiotherapy sessions: $390 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,770 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Donna
due date
2026-11-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Donna

  1. 43% there. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($623). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($788 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Yana Olga Smirnov

    So sorry you're going through this, Donna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 8 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

    • Evelyn F. NguyenQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near San Antonio.

      • Donna G. HoffmanOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in San Antonio I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

    • Kamal Mahesh Poudel

      Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 11 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

      • Salim Wafula Mbwambo

        Rooting for you, Donna. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of San Antonio.

        • Andre H. BlakeQuestion

          what's already covered and what's the $3,350 for?

          • Donna G. HoffmanOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

            Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. pre-operative tests and imaging comes first ($270) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.

        • Jorge L. Pacheco

          Keep going. Shared this with my family

          • Sharon E. Langley

            Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of San Antonio

            • Kasun Weerasinghe

              It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Mobile but we're thinking of you

              $1,764.50 raised of $3,350

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