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Surgery fund for José: a partial thyroidectomy in Uberlândia

José needs a partial thyroidectomy at Uberlândia Community Hospital and the family is $2,100 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Lúcia Aparecida Santana
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Uberlândia
José was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in May. The surgeon at Uberlândia Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,100 short. my husband has been in and out of Uberlândia Community Hospital since May. 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 $3,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, José struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time José won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $500 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $195 • Post-operative medication: $85 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Travel and lodging for the family: $155 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-07-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Lúcia

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 55% funded and I made the first payment toward post-operative medication.

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  • Ahmed Zardari

    So sorry you're going through this, Lúcia. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

    • Sibel Kılıç

      Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Lahore so I could bring a meal.

      • Malak Duha Mahmoud

        Take care, Lúcia. Wishing José a smooth procedure and a full recovery

        • Jae-hyun Jin-woo NaPhoto verified

          You're not alone, Lúcia. Wishing José a smooth procedure and a full recovery

          • Sathi Sharmin Kabir

            Good luck, Lúcia. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

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