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Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Leonardo: covering what insurance won't
Leonardo needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at São Paulo University Hospital and the family is $1,800 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇧🇷 01368-831, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil887 views
In April I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at São Paulo University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,800 short.
Doctors at São Paulo University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,800 goes:
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $720
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75
• Physiotherapy sessions: $165
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $840
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-06-20
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 19 people at work. All the best
Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Dwarka