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Surgery fund for Raphaël: ACL reconstruction in Metz

After a herniated spinal disc, Raphaël was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇫🇷 Metz, Grand Est, France4,973 views
Raphaël Pierre Laine
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Metz
In April I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Metz Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,700 short. Doctors at Metz Regional Medical Center told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 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. 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 $4,700 goes: • Post-operative medication: $230 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,550 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,500 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-07-10
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Raphaël

  1. Thank you all. We're at 57% now ($2,681). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled.

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  • Alejandra N. Luna

    Wishing you peace, Raphaël. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Raleigh this morning.

    • Thierry Lefebvre

      Take care, Raphaël. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

      • Sadie N. Zimmerman

        Hope it all works out, Raphaël. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

        • Kunle Rotimi Jimoh

          Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Thika.

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