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Help me pay for ACL reconstruction at San Antonio Orthopedic Institute

After endometriosis requiring surgery, Yoon-ah was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Yoon-ah Hae-won Kang
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San Antonio
In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at San Antonio 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 $9,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $7,550 short. Doctors at San Antonio Orthopedic Institute told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 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 $7,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,700 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $440 • Post-operative medication: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $620 • Travel and lodging for the family: $480 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-10-08
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Yoon-ah

  1. Update from San Antonio: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from San Antonio: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Isabelle Alice Berger🇫🇷Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Made a real difference

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Vani M. Chaturvedi

    sending good thoughts, Yoon-ah. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

    • Dian Harahap

      Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Salerno so I could bring a meal.

      • Tika Hani Hutapea

        Stay strong, Yoon-ah. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Likoni

        • Armando D. MontesID verified

          You're not alone. Wishing Yoon-ah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Patna

          • Bella K. CarlsonQuestionID verifiedPhoto verified

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yoon-ah.

            • Yoon-ah Hae-won KangOwnerAnswer

              Surgeon and anesthesia fees is $2,700 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.

          • Qasim Rami Qureshi

            Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from London.

            • Romeo FernandezID verified

              keep going. Wishing Yoon-ah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

              • Pawan Tek Dahal

                Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Adama.

                • Isabel D. Valdez

                  Rooting for you, Yoon-ah. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Dhaka

                  • Sumbal Zainab Aslam

                    Sending love. Hope this works out for you. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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