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Alexandre's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a cleft palate needing repair, Alexandre was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Alexandre Joaquim Rocha
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Recife
In August I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Recife Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,300, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,150 short. Doctors at Recife Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $2,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $730 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 Every share and every dollar helps. - Alexandre
due date
2026-12-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Alexandre

  1. Update from Recife: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 57% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 65% there. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. 84% there. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Yinka Samuel Anyanwu

    hope it all works out, Alexandre. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Love from Aurangabad

    • Zaid Majid YassinPhoto verified

      Sending good thoughts, Alexandre. Shared it with a few friends. God bless

      • Mi-sook Min-seo Na

        Hope things get better soon. Wishing Alexandre a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Colombo donated after I showed her your page. Love from Colombo.

        • William L. Yang

          Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Gazipur.

          • Peter Theo Schneider

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Hamburg.

            • Isabelle Jade Philippe

              wishing Alexandre a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together

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