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Owen's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled ACL reconstruction in May is out of reach without help covering $7,150 of the cost.

🇺🇸 93343, Bakersfield, California, United States2,782 views
Kevin M. Peterson
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Bakersfield
Owen was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in March. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,150 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since March. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Owen 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 Owen won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,550 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,750 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $640 • Post-operative medication: $170 • Physiotherapy sessions: $520 • Travel and lodging for the family: $520 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-05-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Kwaku Kwabena Addo

    Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 3 people at work. Greetings from Fresno.

    • Elijah RobertsQuestion

      What exactly is the $7,150 for?

      • Kevin M. PetersonOwnerAnswerID verified

        It's all in the list in the story. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the big one at $3,550, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.

    • Yaw Kwame Peprah

      keep going. Looking forward to the next update!

      • Onyango Onyango Ssebuliba

        Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Atlanta.

        • Danish Junaid Mirza

          wishing you peace, Kevin. Shared this with my family. Love from Ibadan

          • Ángel N. Quiroga

            Praying for you, Kevin. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

            • Novi Fitria SimanjuntakQuestion

              How is Owen doing now?

              • Festus Ebuka Daramola

                Keep going, Kevin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Bakersfield.

                • Levi E. Elliott

                  Best of luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Savar

                  • Tess Karin De Bruijn

                    Best of luck. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

                    • Eko Galih Wardana

                      Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Istanbul.

                      • Diya C. Thakur

                        Thinking of you, Kevin. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Kampala

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