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Surgery fund for Rafael: hip replacement surgery in Pelotas
Rafael needs hip replacement surgery at Pelotas University Hospital and the family is $1,750 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇧🇷 Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil2,826 views
Rafael was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in September. The surgeon at Pelotas University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,350, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,750 short.
my son has been in and out of Pelotas University Hospital since September. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,350 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Rafael 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 7 weeks. During that time Rafael won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $700
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $610
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110
• Post-operative medication: $145
• Physiotherapy sessions: $115
• Travel and lodging for the family: $70
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Alexandre
- due date
- 2026-12-01
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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best of luck, Alexandre. Hope this works out for you. Love from Addis Ababa.
Sending strength, Alexandre. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Stay strong. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Rooting for you, Alexandre. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Tallahassee.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless!