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

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Sharmila was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Sharmila Tamanna Rahman
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Pune
In May I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Pune Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Pune Regional Medical Center told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Sharmila
due date
2026-06-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Mercy W. Valdez

    Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

    • Mary Grace N. Mercado

      good luck, Sharmila. Wishing Sharmila a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

      • Consuelo A. Robles

        Stay strong. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

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