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Septoplasty for Kelly: covering what insurance won't

After an aortic valve defect, Kelly was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Tatiane Beatriz Alves
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Caruaru
Kelly was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in July. The surgeon at Caruaru Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $2,100 short. my mother has been in and out of Caruaru Community Hospital since July. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kelly 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 7 weeks. During that time Kelly won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $820 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,000 • Physiotherapy sessions: $140 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $140 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-10-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Tatiane

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($435 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Tatiane

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 24% funded and the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 8% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Kelly all day after reading this. - Manchester”

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  • Daniela Elena Constantin

    Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Kasarani donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

    • Miguel D. MoralesPhoto verified

      Sending strength, Tatiane. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

      • Daniela W. Aguilar

        So sorry you're going through this, Tatiane. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!

        • Prakash D. Naidu

          I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Caruaru.

          • Camila Isabela Miranda

            Sending love, Tatiane. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

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