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ACL reconstruction for Geeta: covering what insurance won't

After an aortic valve defect, Geeta was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Geeta D. Grewal
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London
In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $7,300 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 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 $7,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,850 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $580 • Post-operative medication: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $790 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-12-13
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Geeta

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($898 in total) the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from London: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the December deadline works out. - Pune”

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    “All the best. Thought of Geeta all day after reading this.”

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    “Thinking of you. From San Cristóbal de las Casas with love.”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Geeta all day after reading this.”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Geeta all day after reading this.”

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  • Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 29 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Philadelphia

      • is there anything that isn't money that would help Geeta?

        • Thinking of you, Geeta. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

          • how is Geeta doing now?

            • Ghassan Hassan SiddiquiID verifiedPhoto verified

              thanks for sharing this, Geeta. Wishing Geeta a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of London.

              • What exactly is the $7,300 for?

                • Geeta D. GrewalOwnerAnswer

                  Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. surgeon and anesthesia fees comes first ($2,850) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

              • Hope you get there. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                • Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Iloilo City.

                  • Thinking of you and your family, Geeta. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Mysuru.

                    • Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Santos.

                      • Sending strength, Geeta. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together.

                        • Praying for you, Geeta. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

                          • You're not alone, Geeta. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Coatzacoalcos but we're thinking of you.

                            • best of luck, Geeta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Dnipro

                              • Good luck, Geeta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal. Blessings

                                • Praying for you, Geeta. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Bhopal.

                                  • Praying for you, Geeta. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings.

                                    • Cristina S. CortésPhoto verified

                                      your post was clear and honest. Blessings!

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