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

Débora needs a partial thyroidectomy at Duque de Caxias Community Hospital and the family is $1,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇧🇷 Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil2,257 views
Débora Souza
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Duque de Caxias
In July I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Duque de Caxias Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Duque de Caxias Community Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,000 goes: • Post-operative medication: $60 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $680 • Physiotherapy sessions: $260 Every share and every dollar helps. - Débora
due date
2026-10-06
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • How is Débora doing now?

    • wishing you the best, Débora. Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Duque de Caxias!

      • Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 7 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

        • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Débora?

          • Débora SouzaOwnerAnswer

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about post-operative medication, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Tehuacán

          • Thanks for sharing this, Débora. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

            • Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

              • Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings

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