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

Manuela needs emergency hernia repair at Campinas University Hospital and the family is $1,350 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Manuela Luana Sampaio
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Campinas
In June I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Campinas University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,700, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,350 short. Doctors at Campinas University Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,350 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $270 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $970 • Post-operative medication: $110 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-09-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Joon-woo Min-jun Ryu

    Wishing you peace. Wishing Manuela a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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