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Surgery fund for Lauren: ACL reconstruction in Scranton

A scheduled ACL reconstruction in November is out of reach without help covering $8,100 of the cost.

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Lauren J. Rhodes
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Scranton
In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Scranton Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $8,100 short. Doctors at Scranton Regional Medical Center told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,250 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 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 $8,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,300 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Post-operative medication: $410 • Physiotherapy sessions: $800 • Travel and lodging for the family: $170 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-10-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Oliver BennettPhoto verified

    Wishing you the best, Lauren. Wishing Lauren a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

    • Deborah Thompson

      Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

      • Jocelyn S. Salvador

        It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Colombo so I could bring a meal

        • Christian D. Thomas

          Sending good thoughts, Lauren. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Half-Way Tree!

          • Khalid Kamran Niazi

            Wishing you the best, Lauren. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Anna Smit

              take care, Lauren. Hope you get there

              • Manisha Aarti Gurjar

                You're not alone. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Dhaka.

                • Sabina Sharmin Talukder

                  Hang in there, Lauren. I hope things turn around soon.

                  • Hua Lin FuID verified

                    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Leeds.

                    • Kiran W. Raman

                      Thinking of you, Lauren. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Quezon City donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

                      • Ibrahima Boubacar Camara

                        Wishing you the best, Lauren. This could happen to any of us

                        • Ananya E. Kushwaha

                          Take care, Lauren. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                          • Itai Zvi Barak

                            Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Scranton.

                            • Lourdes L. MuñozPhoto verified

                              Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mysuru.

                              • Alberto L. Solís

                                Sending good thoughts, Lauren. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.

                                • Rebecca Felicia Owusu

                                  Sending strength, Lauren. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together.

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