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

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in November is out of reach without help covering $2,400 of the cost.

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1,347 views
Joaquim Alexandre Freitas
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Rio de Janeiro
Murilo was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Rio de Janeiro General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $2,400 short. my son has been in and out of Rio de Janeiro General Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Murilo 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Murilo 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 $2,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,200 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $740 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $95 • Physiotherapy sessions: $150 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 Thanks for being kind about this. - Joaquim
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. We're at 10% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Brian L. Burke

    Sending love, Joaquim. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Rio de Janeiro.

    • Nabirye Wambui Lubega

      Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best!

      • Gonzalo Iván IbarraID verified

        You're not alone, Joaquim. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

        • Liam C. Castillo

          Sending good thoughts. Wishing Murilo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Moscow donated after I showed her your page. Love from Moscow.

          • Eun-kyung Yun-seo Jin

            So sorry you're going through this, Joaquim. Get well soon. Love from Tokyo.

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