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Help me pay for ACL reconstruction at San Diego Regional Medical Center

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Jimena was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States5,528 views
Jimena M. Acosta
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San Diego
In January I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at San Diego Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,350, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,250 short. Doctors at San Diego Regional Medical Center told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $3,250 goes: • Post-operative medication: $410 • Physiotherapy sessions: $340 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500 With deep gratitude, Jimena
due date
2025-04-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  1. Thank you all. We're at 47% now ($1,521). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Umar Zain ZardariID verifiedPhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts, Jimena. Wishing Jimena a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

    • Brandon L. Rojas

      Sending love, Jimena. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

      • Samuel Michael AcheampongID verified

        Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Take care!

        • Nolan T. HarveyID verified

          Thinking of you, Jimena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

          • Ankit B. Maurya

            it takes guts to ask. Well done. After 29 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything

            • Irfan Saad Iqbal

              Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Móstoles.

              • Daniel Onyango Mugisha

                sending love, Jimena. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope May is when things finally get easier. God bless.

                • Arslan Ali Memon

                  Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                  • Mwangi Mutebi

                    this could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from San Diego.

                    • Erlangga Rudi Hidayat

                      keep going, Jimena. I hope things turn around soon. After 23 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of San Diego.

                      • Meenakshi S. Nair

                        Wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Hamilton

                        • Ngọc Ngân NguyenAddress verified

                          Sending good thoughts, Jimena. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Ogbomosho so I could bring a meal. Love from Leicester.

                          • Marta N. Peña

                            So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope May is when things finally get easier!

                            • Adalynn C. Morales

                              hope things get better soon, Jimena. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update

                              • Taslima Tahmina MiaPhoto verified

                                This could happen to any of us. Love from Petrópolis

                                • Amelia T. Bowman

                                  Wishing you the best, Jimena. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

                                  • Gabriel Quentin Caron

                                    Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Love from Duisburg.

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                                      Rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. After 16 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Jacksonville

                                      • Tiago Otávio Bastos

                                        sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Diego

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