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Ingrid's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Ingrid needs palate reconstruction surgery at Petrópolis Orthopedic Institute and the family is $1,700 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇧🇷 Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil774 views
Ingrid was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in November. The surgeon at Petrópolis Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,700 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Petrópolis Orthopedic Institute since November. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Ingrid 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 Ingrid won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
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: $180
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $710
• Travel and lodging for the family: $135
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490
• Physiotherapy sessions: $185
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-02-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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wishing you the best, Elaine. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Elaine. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best