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Palate reconstruction surgery for Edson: covering what insurance won't

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Edson was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇧🇷 Ceará, Brazil1,167 views
Josiane Amanda Duarte
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Fortaleza
Edson was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in February. The surgeon at Fortaleza Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,950, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,200 short. my husband has been in and out of Fortaleza Community Hospital since February. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Edson struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Edson won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $2,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,200 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $420 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $230 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-04-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Josiane

  1. Quick update: $220 raised so far (10%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $110 raised so far (5%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Josiane

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  • Sara Salma Osman

    Wishing you the best, Josiane. Your post was clear and honest.

    • Nusrat Puja BhuiyanID verified

      Good luck, Josiane. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      $565 raised of $2,200

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