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ACL reconstruction for Raphaël: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled ACL reconstruction in November is out of reach without help covering $3,000 of the cost.

🇫🇷 Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France2,086 views
Raphaël Antoine Masson
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Saint-Denis
In July I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Saint-Denis Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,000 short. Doctors at Saint-Denis Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant 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 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 $3,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,050 • Post-operative medication: $155 • Physiotherapy sessions: $370 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $425 Thanks for reading all this. - Raphaël
due date
2026-10-31
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Raphaël

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($360). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the November deadline works out. - Düsseldorf”

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  • Sita R. Garg

    hope things get better soon, Raphaël. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest!

    • Rajan A. ZaveriID verified

      Wishing you peace, Raphaël. Gave what I could, wish it was more

      • Hanna Olofsson

        Sending strength. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Zapopan donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

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