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ACL reconstruction for Ignacio: covering what insurance won't

After gallstones with repeated infections, Ignacio was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇲🇽 Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico2,568 views
Ignacio H. Campos
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Celaya
In August I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Celaya University 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 $3,900, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,350 short. Doctors at Celaya University Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 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. 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 $2,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $860 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $175 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $165 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Ignacio

  1. Small update. $726 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Small update. $321 so far, the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 18% thanks to 14 of you. I made the first payment toward hospital stay. More news soon.

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  • Liton Rahim Sheikh

    Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning!

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