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Surgery fund for Gabriela: laparoscopic cyst removal in São Paulo

Gabriela needs laparoscopic cyst removal at São Paulo General Hospital and the family is $2,350 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Márcio Miguel Teixeira
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São Paulo
Gabriela was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in July. The surgeon at São Paulo General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,900, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $2,350 short. my wife has been in and out of São Paulo General Hospital since July. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gabriela struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 12 weeks. During that time Gabriela won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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: • Post-operative medication: $100 • Physiotherapy sessions: $200 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $690 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $130 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,230 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-09-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
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    “God bless. Thought of Gabriela all day after reading this. - Bucaramanga”

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  • Diana Teodora Avram

    Thinking of you and your family, Márcio. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from London.

    • Stephanie K. Turner

      Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care!

      • Ethan Griffin

        Sending good thoughts, Márcio. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Chennai

        • Gugu N. KrugerID verified

          Wishing you the best, Márcio. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

          • Fiona B. Dlamini

            Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Petrópolis.

            • Dominik Daniel Weber

              you're not alone, Márcio. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Amsterdam.

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