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Emergency hernia repair for Caio: covering what insurance won't

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Caio was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Heitor Eduardo Lopes
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Salvador
Caio was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Salvador Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,400, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,800 short. my brother has been in and out of Salvador Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Caio struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 5 weeks. During that time Caio won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $1,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $680 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $200 • Post-operative medication: $115 • Physiotherapy sessions: $230 • Travel and lodging for the family: $125 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-11-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Heitor

  1. We're at 16% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($697). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Petra Yvonne Van den Berg

    You're not alone. Shared this with my family. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Salvador

    • Amna Eman Jatoi

      I hope things turn around soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

      • Harsh H. Tripathi

        Wishing you the best, Heitor. Wishing Caio a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care!

        • Hani Rahayu Tan

          Rooting for you, Heitor. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care.

          • Mukasa Mwakyusa

            Sending strength, Heitor. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Salvador

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