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Surgery fund for Felipe: septoplasty in Petrópolis

A scheduled septoplasty in November is out of reach without help covering $450 of the cost.

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Felipe Edson Rocha
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Petrópolis
In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Petrópolis Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $640, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Petrópolis Regional Medical Center told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $640 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $155 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $230 Glad we found this place. - Felipe
due date
2026-10-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Felipe

  1. We're at 38% thanks to 7 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon. - Felipe

  2. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($95). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward post-operative medication.

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3.0(7 reviews)

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  • Vinod C. Menon🇮🇳Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Ruth Amani KimaniQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Felipe.

    • Felipe Edson RochaOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. pre-operative tests and imaging comes first ($155) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.

  • Souad Sara Kassem

    Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

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