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Help me pay for ACL reconstruction at Newcastle upon Tyne Orthopedic Institute

After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Adeline was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Adeline S. Roberts
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Newcastle upon Tyne
In January I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Newcastle upon Tyne Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $5,150 short. Doctors at Newcastle upon Tyne Orthopedic Institute told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 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 $5,150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $510 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,700 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 Thank you so much. - Adeline
due date
2026-05-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Adeline

  1. We're at 85% thanks to 93 of you. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $3,440 so far, we've started the first stage.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,709 in total) the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Viviane Francisca Gomes

    Wishing you the best. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

    • Reem Rima Sarkis

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Tacoma donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

      • Isaiah Carlson

        good luck. Hope the doctors have good news

        • Maxim Boris SolovievVerified organization

          Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

          • Hugo N. Rojas

            Sending strength, Adeline. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too

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