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Help me pay for knee replacement surgery at Juiz de Fora Community Hospital
After a herniated spinal disc, Renato was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In January I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Juiz de Fora Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,050, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,450 short.
Doctors at Juiz de Fora Community Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,050 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant 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 drive 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 $1,450 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,150
• Physiotherapy sessions: $160
• Post-operative medication: $140
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- due date
- 2026-03-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Rooting for you, Renato. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Gazipur.