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ACL reconstruction for Mary Grace: covering what insurance won't

After a large ovarian cyst, Mary Grace was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇵🇭 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines1,513 views
Mary Grace C. Velasco
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Cebu City
In July I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Cebu City General 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 $200, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $150 short. Doctors at Cebu City General Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 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. 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 $150 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Mary Grace
due date
2026-10-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Alice M. WoodsQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mary Grace.

    • Mary Grace C. VelascoOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. physiotherapy sessions is the biggest at $60. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Cláudio Diego Dias

    Stay strong, Mary Grace. Hope this works out for you. All the best

    • Keerthana L. Kamath

      Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best.

      • Christian Rainer Schröder

        Thinking of you and your family, Mary Grace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Cebu City.

        • Mulyadi Agus Wibowo

          wishing Mary Grace a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

          • Sabine Katharina VogtPhoto verified

            Take care, Mary Grace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

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