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Spinal decompression surgery for Antônia: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $1,700 of the cost.

🇧🇷 Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil2,427 views
Ronaldo Miguel Pacheco
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Olinda
Antônia was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in June. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,700 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since June. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Antônia struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 8 weeks. During that time Antônia 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 $1,700 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $660 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $980 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Ronaldo
due date
2026-08-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Nusrat Ruma Saha

    Sending good thoughts. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Essen

    • Kirit M. Modi

      you're not alone, Ronaldo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Jay W. BhattQuestion

        Any update on how things are going in Olinda?

        • Isaac Dayo Ogunleye

          Wishing you the best, Ronaldo. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

          • Heitor Joaquim Campos

            best of luck, Ronaldo. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 34 people at work.

            • Kumari Lasanthi HerathQuestion

              Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Olinda.

              • Ronaldo Miguel PachecoOwnerAnswer

                Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital stay (2 nights), advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

            • René Michel Fernandez

              Best of luck, Ronaldo. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

              • Vani D. TiwariPhoto verified

                Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Olinda!

                • Courtney Richards

                  Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 24 people at work. Take care.

                  • Emilia Mathilda Koch

                    sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from El Paso

                    • Eimear S. Gallagher

                      Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Fayetteville.

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