Surgery fund for Ella: ACL reconstruction in Los Angeles

In April I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Los Angeles Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,650 short. Doctors at Los Angeles Community Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer 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 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 $5,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,900 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,850 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Post-operative medication: $360 • Physiotherapy sessions: $720 • Travel and lodging for the family: $510 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.