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ACL reconstruction for Paula: covering what insurance won't

Paula needs ACL reconstruction at Saint Francis Hospital and the family is $1,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇲🇽 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico2,695 views
Paula E. Domínguez
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Monterrey
In September I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Saint Francis 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 $2,400 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 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $1,200 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050 • Post-operative medication: $45 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2025-11-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Piumi Amaya GamagePhoto verified

    Wishing you peace. Wishing Paula a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

    • Yuki Yuto Ikeda

      Sending love, Paula. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together.

      • Yusuf Hakan Koç

        sending good thoughts. Wishing Paula a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Slamet Rizky KurniawanAddress verified

          thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

          • Lorena F. SalazarPhoto verified

            thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Monterrey

            • Anum Nida Hashmi

              Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Monterrey.

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