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ACL reconstruction for Maliha: covering what insurance won't
Maliha needs ACL reconstruction at Belfast General Hospital and the family is $2,950 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In November I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Belfast General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,950 short.
Doctors at Belfast General Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $2,950 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $250
• Travel and lodging for the family: $370
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $220
• Physiotherapy sessions: $490
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,620
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Maliha
- due date
- 2026-01-01
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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you're not alone, Maliha. Get well soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
hope things get better soon, Maliha. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. God bless.
wishing you peace. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 36 people at work. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in The Hague but we're thinking of you
Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. Love from San Jose
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 19 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending love, Maliha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
Hang in there, Maliha. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Belfast.
Stay strong, Maliha. Your post was clear and honest. All the best
Hope it all works out, Maliha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Belfast.
Take care. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Faisalabad.
wishing Maliha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.