Surgery fund for Fernando: ACL reconstruction in Rochester

Fernando was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in August. The surgeon at Rochester Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,500 short. my father has been in and out of Rochester Community Hospital since August. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Fernando struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Fernando won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,000 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,150 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330 • Post-operative medication: $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $390 • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 Every share and every dollar helps. - Lorenzo