Surgery fund for Fábio: laparoscopic cyst removal in Rio de Janeiro

Fábio was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in March. The surgeon at Rio de Janeiro University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,900, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,150 short. my father has been in and out of Rio de Janeiro University Hospital since March. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Fábio struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Fábio won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,150 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Physiotherapy sessions: $230 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $635 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Fabiana