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ACL reconstruction for Frank: covering what insurance won't

After a cleft palate needing repair, Frank was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Frank William Twum
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Tamale
In November I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Tamale General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Tamale General Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $380 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-02-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Petra Meier

    sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Dammam this morning.

    • Miles H. Bridges

      Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

      • Wahyu Rudi Wijaya

        Hang in there, Frank. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

        • Sumbal Bushra Yousafzai

          Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Tamale

          • Sofía N. Álvarez

            shared it with a few friends. Love from Fortaleza

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