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Help me pay for ACL reconstruction at Boulogne-Billancourt Orthopedic Institute

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Louis was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Louis Colin
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Boulogne-Billancourt
In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Boulogne-Billancourt Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,650 short. Doctors at Boulogne-Billancourt Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,650 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,500 โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,750 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $490 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $270 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $500 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $140 I hope life is good to you. - Louis
due date
2026-10-18
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,359 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Louis?

    • I hope things turn around soon. Love from Tarkwa.

      • so sorry you're going through this, Louis. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Thinking of you, Louis. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Birmingham.

          • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.

            • Best of luck, Louis. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

              • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless!

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