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ACL reconstruction for Priya: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled ACL reconstruction in June is out of reach without help covering $700 of the cost.

🇧🇩 Cox's Bazar, Chattogram, Bangladesh1,680 views
Priya Islam
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Cox's Bazar
In April I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Cox's Bazar Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Cox's Bazar Community Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $240 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $350 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-06-08
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Priya

  1. We're at 57% thanks to 12 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. 55% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($225 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Priya all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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    “From my family to yours. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Chiang Mai”

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    “Get well soon! - Phuket”

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    “Hope the June deadline works out. - San Jose”

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  • Nina Elena Popov

    You're not alone, Priya. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

    • Tahmina Maliha Khan

      So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 28 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Khon Kaen.

      • Ikenna Tayo YakubuQuestion

        how is Priya doing now?

        • Nevaeh Whitmore

          Wishing you peace, Priya. Wishing Priya a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

          • Deepa S. ChauhanID verifiedPhoto verified

            best of luck, Priya. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Joliet so I could bring a meal. Take care.

            • Clara GarrettAddress verifiedPhoto verified

              Thinking of you, Priya. Wishing Priya a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

              • Galina Tatiana Frolov

                Keep going, Priya. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

                • Wambui Akinyi Temba

                  thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to London so I could bring a meal.

                  • Amna Fatima Rana

                    Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

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