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Help Karl pay for ACL reconstruction at Gothenburg Regional Medical Center

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Karl was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇸🇪 Västra Götaland, Sweden3,250 views
Greta Martinsson
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Gothenburg
Karl was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in October. The surgeon at Gothenburg Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,450 short. my son has been in and out of Gothenburg Regional Medical Center since October. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Karl struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Karl won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $4,450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450 • Post-operative medication: $320 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,680 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Greta
due date
2025-01-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Greta

  1. Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($1,384). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $660 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Patricia F. FloresQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Karl.

    • Greta MartinssonOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sure. The biggest one is pre-operative tests and imaging, $450. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Marcelo Lucas Guimarães

    Thanks for sharing this, Greta. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 28 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

    • Matthew G. Santos

      Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Gothenburg

      • Thảo Yến Chau

        Hang in there, Greta. Wishing Karl a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

        • Weston A. Navarro

          Praying for you, Greta. Hope you get there. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

          • Rasha Leila Mourad

            Take care, Greta. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

            • Kamal Amir Bouzid

              Sending love, Greta. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

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