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Surgery fund for Adriana: gallbladder removal in Santos

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Adriana was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇧🇷 Santos, São Paulo, Brazil903 views
Manoel Henrique Ferreira
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Santos
Adriana was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Santos Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,250 short. my wife has been in and out of Santos Community Hospital since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Adriana 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. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Adriana won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,250 goes: • Post-operative medication: $120 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $980 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-10-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Sofía A. Sánchez

    Hope things get better soon, Manoel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Santos.

    • David Christian SchreiberID verified

      Wishing you the best, Manoel. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Crystal G. Henry

        Sending love, Manoel. This could happen to any of us.

        • Iman Souad Khalil

          So sorry you're going through this, Manoel. Wishing Adriana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Santos!

          • Natalie Smith

            It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 21 people at work. All the best

            • Ryan Mack

              You're not alone, Manoel. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Likoni.

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