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Sônia's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled septoplasty in September is out of reach without help covering $1,750 of the cost.
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Sônia was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Niterói University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,900, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,750 short.
my sister has been in and out of Niterói University Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,900 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Sônia struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 4 weeks. During that time Sônia won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $75
• Physiotherapy sessions: $195
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $900
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $495
With deep gratitude,
Roberto
- due date
- 2026-10-20
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thanks for sharing this, Roberto. Shared it with a few friends. I hope October is when things finally get easier
Hope it all works out, Roberto. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Kasarani but we're thinking of you.