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Surgery fund for Vanessa: emergency hernia repair in Recife
After gallstones with repeated infections, Vanessa was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Vanessa was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Recife General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,800, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,350 short.
my wife has been in and out of Recife General Hospital since July. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,800 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Vanessa 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 6 weeks. During that time Vanessa won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $1,350 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $590
• Post-operative medication: $105
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $420
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165
• Travel and lodging for the family: $70
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-11-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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You're not alone, Wagner. Hope you get there. God bless.
Sending strength, Wagner. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Los Angeles
Sending good thoughts, Wagner. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Recife
Keep going. Hope you get there. Greetings from Manila.
sending love, Wagner. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in İzmir but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Depok
Hope things get better soon. Get well soon. My neighbor in Laredo donated after I showed her your page
Hang in there, Wagner. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Recife.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Recife