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Angelo's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled ACL reconstruction in November is out of reach without help covering $500 of the cost.
🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines1,489 views
Angelo was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in August. The surgeon at Makati Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $670, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $500 short.
my husband has been in and out of Makati Community Hospital since August. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $670 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Angelo struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Angelo won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $500 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $80
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $185
• Physiotherapy sessions: $120
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-10-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Alexandria
Sending strength. Hope you get there. Sent it to 22 people at work. Love from Marrakesh.
sending strength, Gemma. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 24 people at work
how is Angelo doing now?
You're not alone, Gemma. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Makati.
Sending love, Gemma. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
keep going. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.