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Help me pay for a craniotomy at Caruaru General Hospital

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Wellington was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Wellington Rafael Cardoso
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Caruaru
In January I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Caruaru General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Caruaru General Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $780 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $75 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-03-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Juma Onyango BarasaID verified

    Thanks for sharing this. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Gothenburg this morning

    • Ezekiel N. Greene

      Keep going, Wellington. I hope things turn around soon. After 16 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

      • Pablo B. Vásquez

        Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Lagos

        • Shoaib Hussain Gill

          Good luck, Wellington. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

          • Soledad T. Duarte

            Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!

            • Cynthia Davis

              Looking forward to the next update. I hope March is when things finally get easier!

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