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Liliana's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Liliana needs ACL reconstruction at Palmira Regional Medical Center and the family is $2,050 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇨🇴 Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia3,185 views
In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Palmira Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,950, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,050 short.
Doctors at Palmira Regional Medical Center told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,950 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 7 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $2,050 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $35
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $800
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $980
• Physiotherapy sessions: $160
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75
With deep gratitude,
Liliana
- due date
- 2026-09-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Liliana
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Thanks for sharing this, Liliana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in Patna but we're thinking of you.