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

Jéssica needs palate reconstruction surgery at Guarulhos Community Hospital and the family is $2,650 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Manoel Santos
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Guarulhos
Jéssica was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Guarulhos Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,800, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,650 short. my mother has been in and out of Guarulhos Community Hospital since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jéssica 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 12 weeks. During that time Jéssica 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 $2,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,100 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $170 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Physiotherapy sessions: $210 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Manoel
due date
2026-10-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($549 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Natalia N. GarzaQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Jéssica?

    • Manoel SantosOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Guarulhos I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Charmaine H. Lacson

    Wishing you peace. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Limoges.

    • Imran Asif Das

      Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Guarulhos.

      • Heloísa Francisca LacerdaQuestion

        How is Jéssica doing now?

        • Arnel M. Cruz

          Thanks for sharing this, Manoel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Da Nang.

          • Soledad J. Urbina

            take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

            • Namukasa Nyambura Mwesigwa

              thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

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