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A craniotomy for Larissa: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in November is out of reach without help covering $1,400 of the cost.

🇧🇷 Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil2,303 views
Larissa Manuela Alves
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Guarulhos
In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Guarulhos Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,400 short. Doctors at Guarulhos Community Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Post-operative medication: $105 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-12-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Omer Kamran TararID verifiedVerified organization

    Praying for you, Larissa. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

    • Ali Khalid Sheikh

      Thanks for sharing this, Larissa. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Guarulhos.

      • Indira Venkatesh

        Take care, Larissa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Quezon City

        • Aniket P. Shah

          Thanks for sharing this, Larissa. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

          • Jayanthi G. Sundaram

            hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Johannesburg

            • Remedios J. Enriquez

              hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Málaga so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Hyderabad.

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