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ACL reconstruction for Emery: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled ACL reconstruction in October is out of reach without help covering $4,150 of the cost.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom4,809 views
Emery was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Nottingham Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,150 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Nottingham Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Emery 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Emery won't be able to drive, 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 $4,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,000
• Physiotherapy sessions: $750
• Travel and lodging for the family: $400
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-10-25
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Heather
Quick update: $1,238 raised so far (30%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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How is Emery doing now?
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Love from Udaipur.
Thanks for sharing this, Heather. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Hubballi.
Stay strong, Heather. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 8 people at work. Take care.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Nottingham
Thank you. If you're in Nottingham I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Praying for you, Heather. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Heather. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Addis Ababa this morning. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Heather. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Nottingham
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Nottingham
So sorry you're going through this, Heather. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double