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ACL reconstruction for Jonathan: covering what insurance won't

After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Jonathan was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States3,382 views
Rebecca A. Rhodes
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Oakland
Jonathan was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Oakland Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,550 short. my husband has been in and out of Oakland Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jonathan struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Jonathan won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $7,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,400 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520 • Post-operative medication: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $680 • Travel and lodging for the family: $240 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Rebecca
due date
2026-10-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Jonathan all day after reading this. - Parramatta”

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    “Thought of Jonathan all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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    “Keep your head up. Hope the December deadline works out. - Pelotas”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Södertälje”

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    “Thought of Jonathan all day after reading this. - Zapopan”

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    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Kanokwan Jitra UdomsakPhoto verified

    Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Oakland

    • Emma L. Cohen

      Thinking of you, Rebecca. Get well soon. My neighbor in Gqeberha donated after I showed her your page. Blessings!

      • Kinsley ThorntonPhoto verified

        Hang in there, Rebecca. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

        • Oliver P. CaldwellPhoto verified

          you're not alone, Rebecca. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

          • Talha Sheikh

            Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Blessings.

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