Gustavo's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Gustavo was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in December. The surgeon at Petrópolis General Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,450, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,950 short. my father has been in and out of Petrópolis General Hospital since December. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gustavo struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 7 weeks. During that time Gustavo won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $1,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $960 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $610 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Post-operative medication: $95 • Physiotherapy sessions: $145 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.