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ACL reconstruction for Paulo: covering what insurance won't

After a herniated spinal disc, Paulo was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Gustavo Manoel Castro
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Feira de Santana
Paulo was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in April. The surgeon at Feira de Santana Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $2,050 short. my son has been in and out of Feira de Santana Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Paulo struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 6 weeks. During that time Paulo won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $2,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $950 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $155 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $945 Thank you for reading my story. - Gustavo
due date
2026-07-19
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Sending love. Hope you get there. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Wishing you the best, Gustavo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

      • So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. After 20 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

        • take care, Gustavo. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Lucknow so I could bring a meal

          • Take care, Gustavo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together!

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