A craniotomy for Ali: covering what insurance won't

In April I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Bursa Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,050 short. Doctors at Bursa Orthopedic Institute told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,050 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $175 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $660 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 Every share and every dollar helps.