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Help me pay for ACL reconstruction at Cologne University Hospital
After an aortic valve defect, Karin was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In June I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Cologne University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,850 short.
Doctors at Cologne University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 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 $2,850 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320
• Post-operative medication: $160
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,600
• Physiotherapy sessions: $570
• Travel and lodging for the family: $200
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2026-09-11
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing you peace, Karin. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
sending strength. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Cologne.
Praying for you, Karin. Hope the doctors have good news.
So sorry you're going through this, Karin. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Rajkot donated after I showed her your page.
Rooting for you, Karin. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.