Surgery fund for Samuel: laparoscopic cyst removal in Campinas

Samuel was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in May. The surgeon at Campinas General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $2,000 short. my husband has been in and out of Campinas General Hospital since May. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Samuel struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Samuel won't be able to walk without help, 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 $2,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $760 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $800 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $115 • Physiotherapy sessions: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $110 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Cristiane