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Help Nicola pay for ACL reconstruction at Naples Orthopedic Institute
A scheduled ACL reconstruction in June is out of reach without help covering $4,450 of the cost.
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Nicola was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in March. The surgeon at Naples Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,500, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $4,450 short.
my son has been in and out of Naples Orthopedic Institute since March. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Nicola struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Nicola won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
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 $4,450 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,050
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320
• Post-operative medication: $260
• Physiotherapy sessions: $480
• Travel and lodging for the family: $140
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- Elena
- due date
- 2026-06-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Elena
Quick update: $235 raised so far (5%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Naples.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Nicola?
Thank you. If you're in Naples I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 21 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
You're not alone, Elena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Mombasa
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.