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Surgery fund for Maria: ACL reconstruction in Niterói
A scheduled ACL reconstruction in October is out of reach without help covering $2,100 of the cost.
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Maria was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Niterói Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $2,100 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Niterói Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,650 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Maria struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Maria won't be able to work a full shift, 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: $1,100
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $390
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $200
• Post-operative medication: $110
• Physiotherapy sessions: $210
• Travel and lodging for the family: $90
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-09-02
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Rooting for you, Daniel. Shared this with my family. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Dhaka.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Niterói
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about surgeon and anesthesia fees, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.
Take care, Daniel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
How is Maria doing now?
Keep going, Daniel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Łódź.
wishing Maria a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 17 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Stay strong, Daniel. Shared this with my family. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.