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ACL reconstruction for Kagiso: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled ACL reconstruction in September is out of reach without help covering $1,800 of the cost.
🇿🇦 Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa1,222 views
In June I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Ekurhuleni General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,550, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,800 short.
Doctors at Ekurhuleni General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,550 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 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $1,800 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $730
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $760
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70
• Post-operative medication: $45
• Physiotherapy sessions: $90
• Travel and lodging for the family: $105
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Kagiso
- due date
- 2026-08-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thinking of you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 27 people at work. Blessings
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kagiso?
Thank you. If you're in Ekurhuleni I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Wishing you peace, Kagiso. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Ekurhuleni
Sending love, Kagiso. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Santarém so I could bring a meal.