A craniotomy for Bruna: covering what insurance won't

Bruna was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in December. The surgeon at Duque de Caxias Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,000 short. my mother has been in and out of Duque de Caxias Orthopedic Institute since December. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Bruna struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Bruna won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $740 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $790 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $95 • Physiotherapy sessions: $160 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.