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Tatiane's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Tatiane needs hip replacement surgery at Saint Mary Hospital and the family is $1,700 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Tatiane Ingrid Ferreira
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Feira de Santana
In March I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,450, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,700 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $540 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $170 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $220 • Travel and lodging for the family: $125 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2026-04-26
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Tatiane

  1. 42% there. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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3.0(4 reviews)

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  • Dinesh T. Yadav🇮🇳Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Matthew C. Craig🇺🇸Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Sebastião Joaquim Tavares🇧🇷Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Mauricio D. Cortés🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Kreesan Sithole

    Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Feira de Santana.

    • Saad Talha Niazi

      Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

      • Dalia Basma Khoury

        Wishing you peace, Tatiane. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Take care.

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