ACL reconstruction for Sultana: covering what insurance won't

Sultana was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in September. The surgeon at Jessore Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $700 short. my sister has been in and out of Jessore Regional Medical Center since September. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sultana struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Sultana won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $270 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $165 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Farhana