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ACL reconstruction for Perla: covering what insurance won't

Perla needs ACL reconstruction at Victoria University Hospital and the family is $7,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇨🇦 British Columbia, Canada1,613 views
Perla L. Velasco
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Victoria
In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Victoria University 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 $14,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $7,200 short. Doctors at Victoria University Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $14,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $590 • Post-operative medication: $450 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,010 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-10-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Perla

  1. Small update. $871 so far, I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions.

  2. Update from Victoria: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Stefania Elena Esposito

    Hope it all works out, Perla. Hope the doctors have good news.

    • Achieng Lilian WaweruQuestion

      what's already covered and what's the $7,200 for?

      • Perla L. VelascoOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the big one at $3,150, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Hussein Fadi Metwally

      You're not alone, Perla. Hope you get there. Love from Addis Ababa.

      • Chloé Claire Rousseau

        Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

        • Kaito Sota Kondo

          Thinking of you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best.

          • Cameron H. Thomas

            Hang in there, Perla. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Badagry donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

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