Surgery fund for Renato: knee replacement surgery in Campinas

Renato was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in November. The surgeon at Campinas Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,950 short. my father has been in and out of Campinas Community Hospital since November. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Renato struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 8 weeks. During that time Renato won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. 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: $540 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $870 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $120 • Post-operative medication: $85 • Physiotherapy sessions: $210 • Travel and lodging for the family: $125 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Ana