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Gallbladder removal for Maurício: covering what insurance won't

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Maurício was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Amanda Lúcia Brito
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São Paulo
Maurício was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in June. The surgeon at São Paulo University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,950, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $2,200 short. my husband has been in and out of São Paulo University Hospital since June. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Maurício struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 3 weeks. During that time Maurício won't be able to drive, 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 $2,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,000 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $810 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $160 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 With deep gratitude, Amanda
due date
2026-10-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
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