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Surgery fund for Deborah: ACL reconstruction in Columbus
Deborah needs ACL reconstruction at Columbus General Hospital and the family is $4,700 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In July I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Columbus General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,700 short.
Doctors at Columbus General Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $4,700 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,250
• Post-operative medication: $145
• Physiotherapy sessions: $305
Glad we found this place.
- Deborah
- due date
- 2026-09-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Rooting for you, Deborah. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Wishing Deborah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Blessings.
Sending strength, Deborah. Hope you get there
Good luck, Deborah. Get well soon. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Coimbatore.