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Teresa's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled ACL reconstruction in February is out of reach without help covering $8,050 of the cost.

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Diego K. Ruiz
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Oakland
Teresa was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in November. The surgeon at Oakland Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $8,050 short. my wife has been in and out of Oakland Community Hospital since November. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Teresa struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Teresa won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $8,050 goes: โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $450 โ€ข Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,050 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $360 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,250 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $940 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Diego
due date
2026-02-04
bill type
Hospital invoice

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    โ€œHope it all works out. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Mumbaiโ€

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    โ€œBe well. Thought of Teresa all day after reading this.โ€

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    โ€œGod bless. Thought of Teresa all day after reading this. - Kasaraniโ€

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    โ€œWish I could do more. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Mangaluruโ€

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  • Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Oakland.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Diego. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Recife so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Oakland

      • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Oakland.

        • Diego K. RuizOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about travel and lodging for the family, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.

      • Sending strength, Diego. Gave what I could, wish it was more

        • Karim Rafiq MajumderQuestionPhoto verified

          how is Teresa doing now?

          • Take care. Shared it with a few friends

            • hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Love from Mumbai.

              • Sending strength, Diego. Shared this with my family. Love from Chattogram.

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