ACL reconstruction for Teresita: covering what insurance won't

Teresita was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at San Fernando Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,800, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,250 short. my daughter has been in and out of San Fernando Community Hospital since June. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Teresita struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Teresita won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. 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 $1,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Thanks for being kind about this. - Mary Grace