A craniotomy for Jaxon: covering what insurance won't

In February I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Dallas Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,550, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,650 short. Doctors at Dallas Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,550 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $3,650 goes: • Post-operative medication: $480 • Travel and lodging for the family: $185 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,985 Glad we found this place. - Jaxon