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Surgery fund for Isaac: ACL reconstruction in Sydney
After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Isaac was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇦🇺 2007, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia3,382 views
In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Sydney Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $13,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,800 short.
Doctors at Sydney Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $13,500 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 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 $6,800 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,550
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,650
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330
• Post-operative medication: $240
• Physiotherapy sessions: $680
• Travel and lodging for the family: $350
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-09-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing Isaac a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Hope it all works out, Isaac. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick
wishing you peace, Isaac. Wishing Isaac a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
So sorry you're going through this, Isaac. Wishing Isaac a smooth procedure and a full recovery.