ACL reconstruction for Victoria: covering what insurance won't

Victoria was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in October. The surgeon at Madina University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $900 short. my mother has been in and out of Madina University Hospital since October. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Victoria struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 7 weeks. During that time Victoria won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $270 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $360 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Matilda