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Surgery fund for Júlia: emergency hernia repair in Belo Horizonte

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Júlia was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Júlia Ana Monteiro
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Belo Horizonte
In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,600, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,950 short. Doctors at Saint Joseph Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 With deep gratitude, Júlia
due date
2026-11-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Júlia

  1. Small update. $932 so far, the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.

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    “Get well soon. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Colorado Springs”

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  • Isabel N. Salvador

    Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Dar es Salaam this morning

    • Alyssa N. Prescott

      Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Liverpool.

      • Bianca Serena Villa

        Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Belo Horizonte.

        • Madhu F. Sidhu

          looking forward to the next update. Greetings from London

          • Kunal VermaID verified

            I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Chennai.

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