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Help me pay for ACL reconstruction at Hamilton University Hospital
A scheduled ACL reconstruction in September is out of reach without help covering $6,900 of the cost.
🇳🇿 New Zealand3,941 views
In May I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Hamilton University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $6,900 short.
Doctors at Hamilton University Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $6,900 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,400
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,900
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $490
• Post-operative medication: $210
• Physiotherapy sessions: $640
• Travel and lodging for the family: $260
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Anil
- due date
- 2026-09-20
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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wishing you peace, Anil. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Wishing you the best. Wishing Anil a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Anil. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Denver.
Thinking of you, Anil. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
praying for you, Anil. Wishing Anil a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings