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Help Sandra pay for knee replacement surgery at São Paulo University Hospital
A scheduled knee replacement surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $2,150 of the cost.
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Sandra was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at São Paulo University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,700, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,150 short.
my wife has been in and out of São Paulo University Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,700 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Sandra struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Sandra won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $2,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $850
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $690
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $170
• Post-operative medication: $90
• Physiotherapy sessions: $290
• Travel and lodging for the family: $60
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-11-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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best of luck, Alexandre. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Pretoria.
Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Love from Bhopal
Thinking of you and your family, Alexandre. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Leeds but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Leeds.
Best of luck, Alexandre. I hope things turn around soon.
Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Thinking of São Paulo.
Take care, Alexandre. I hope things turn around soon.
Best of luck, Alexandre. Wishing Sandra a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.