A partial thyroidectomy for Eduardo: covering what insurance won't

Eduardo was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Niterói General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,050, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,150 short. my son has been in and out of Niterói General Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Eduardo struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 4 weeks. During that time Eduardo won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. 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 $2,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $860 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $880 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $160 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.