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

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Thomas was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇩🇪 93002, Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany1,250 views
Thomas Maximilian Braun
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Regensburg
In June I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Regensburg University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,550, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,650 short. Doctors at Regensburg University Hospital 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 $3,550 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 10 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 $2,650 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $340 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,710 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2025-08-26
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Thomas

  1. We're at 90% thanks to 17 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,135 in total) I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Regensburg: I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. We're at 63% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Jagadish W. Sastry

    Keep going, Thomas. Wishing Thomas a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Leicester.

    • Zalak B. Pandya

      Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up.

      • Anna Hopkins

        Thanks for sharing this, Thomas. Get well soon. Please keep us posted.

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