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Surgery fund for Romain: knee replacement surgery in Marseille

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Romain was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Jacques Martinez
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Marseille
Romain was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in June. The surgeon at Marseille Orthopedic Institute recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,750 short. my son has been in and out of Marseille Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Romain struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Romain won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,750 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $940 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,950 • Post-operative medication: $140 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $430 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-10-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Jacques

  1. Quick update: $867 raised so far (18%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($287). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. - Jacques

  3. Small update. $567 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Cynthia S. GarciaQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Romain?

    • Josiah P. Morgan

      Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings!

      • Irina Gabriela Stan

        wishing Romain a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

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