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Help me pay for emergency hernia repair at São Paulo Regional Medical Center
After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Adriana was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In January I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at São Paulo Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,700 short.
Doctors at São Paulo Regional Medical Center told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,400 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,700 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $690
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $400
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Physiotherapy sessions: $280
• Travel and lodging for the family: $115
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2025-05-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing you the best, Adriana. It takes guts to ask. Well done
Wishing you peace, Adriana. Wishing Adriana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Angeles.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of São Paulo.
Wishing Adriana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
stay strong, Adriana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together.
Wishing you peace. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of São Paulo.