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Help me pay for ACL reconstruction at Guarulhos University Hospital

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Cláudio was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇧🇷 Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil2,908 views
Cláudio Gabriel Borges
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Guarulhos
In August I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Guarulhos University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,450, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,700 short. Doctors at Guarulhos University Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook 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 walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,700 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $680 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $670 • Physiotherapy sessions: $220 I hope life is good to you. - Cláudio
due date
2026-11-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Cláudio

  1. Update from Guarulhos: the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. We're at 62% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($369). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Georgiana Alina Lazar

    Stay strong. Get well soon. We're a small family in Gujranwala but we're thinking of you.

    • Revathi S. ShettyID verified

      Rooting for you, Cláudio. Wishing Cláudio a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

      • Corrie Visser

        Thinking of you, Cláudio. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

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