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Help Raquel pay for valve repair surgery at Niterói University Hospital
After endometriosis requiring surgery, Raquel was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Raquel was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in April. The surgeon at Niterói University Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,750, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,650 short.
my mother has been in and out of Niterói University Hospital since April. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,750 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Raquel struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Raquel won't be able to drive, 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 $1,650 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $170
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $470
• Physiotherapy sessions: $195
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $680
• Post-operative medication: $135
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Rafael
- due date
- 2024-07-07
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Rafael
Good news. Because of your gifts ($930 in total) I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Good luck, Rafael. Shared it with a few friends.
Sending strength, Rafael. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Los Angeles
you're not alone, Rafael. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
wishing you peace, Rafael. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.