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ACL reconstruction for Jack: covering what insurance won't

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

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Jack A. Haynes
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Edinburgh
In December I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Edinburgh Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,250 short. Doctors at Edinburgh Orthopedic Institute told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $4,250 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,950 • Physiotherapy sessions: $350 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,950 If you're reading this, thank you. - Jack
due date
2025-04-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Audrey P. Rhodes

    sending love, Jack. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Edinburgh.

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      Wishing you peace, Jack. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

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