Surgery fund for Bruna: a partial thyroidectomy in Duque de Caxias

Bruna was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in November. The surgeon at Duque de Caxias University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,350, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,350 short. my mother has been in and out of Duque de Caxias University Hospital since November. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Bruna struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 Bruna won't be able to drive, 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 $2,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $790 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $900 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $180 • Post-operative medication: $105 • Physiotherapy sessions: $210 • Travel and lodging for the family: $165 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Lucas