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Roman's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After an aortic valve defect, Roman was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇷🇺 Moscow, Moscow, Russia1,249 views
In April I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,200, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,400 short.
Doctors at Saint Joseph Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,200 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $2,400 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $920
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,050
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85
• Post-operative medication: $95
• Physiotherapy sessions: $165
• Travel and lodging for the family: $85
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2025-07-14
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Roman.
It's all in the list in the story. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the big one at $920, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Good luck, Roman. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up
Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Moscow
Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Roman. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Bristol.
Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Thinking of Moscow.