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A craniotomy for Diego: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in November is out of reach without help covering $350 of the cost.

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Juazeiro do Norte

Diego was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in September. The surgeon at Juazeiro do Norte Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $440, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $350 short. my father has been in and out of Juazeiro do Norte Community Hospital since September. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $440 is more than we can find. While we wait, Diego struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Diego won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $350 goes: • Post-operative medication: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

due date: 2026-12-05
bill type: Hospital invoice

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