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

Tatiane was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in July. The surgeon at Guarulhos Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,800, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,900 short. my mother has been in and out of Guarulhos Community Hospital since July. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without spinal decompression 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, Tatiane struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Tatiane won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,900 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $250 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $870 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $600 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.