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Surgery fund for Beatriz: palate reconstruction surgery in Campinas

After a herniated spinal disc, Beatriz was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Beatriz Luciana Santos
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Campinas
In November I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Campinas Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,950, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $2,050 short. Doctors at Campinas Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,950 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $870 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $570 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $140 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Physiotherapy sessions: $195 • Travel and lodging for the family: $150 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-01-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Beatriz

  1. 76% there. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($827). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Small update. $502 so far, the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.

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  • Claudia T. Gutiérrez

    Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Campinas.

    • Micah SchneiderAddress verified

      You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Love from Ikeja

      • Anand H. Jat

        Thinking of you and your family, Beatriz. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Nha Trang so I could bring a meal. Blessings

        • James L. Molina

          Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

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