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Surgery fund for Marcelo: spinal decompression surgery in São Paulo
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $1,000 of the cost.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil1,520 views
Marcelo was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in August. The surgeon at São Paulo University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,000 short.
my father has been in and out of São Paulo University Hospital since August. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Marcelo struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 3 weeks. During that time Marcelo won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,000 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $580
• Physiotherapy sessions: $150
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $185
• Travel and lodging for the family: $85
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Amanda
- due date
- 2026-12-02
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending strength, Amanda. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Amanda. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Keep going, Amanda. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!
How is Marcelo doing now?
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marcelo
stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Marcelo?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital stay (2 nights), advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.
Keep going, Amanda. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings!
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Ikeja but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Amanda. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Red Deer.
Thinking of you, Amanda. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care
Hope it all works out, Amanda. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Kingston
Keep going, Amanda. Wishing Marcelo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Amanda. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page. Take care