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A craniotomy for Leonardo: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a craniotomy in August is out of reach without help covering $8,450 of the cost.
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Leonardo was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in June. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $8,450 short.
my father has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since June. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Leonardo struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Leonardo won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $8,450 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,650
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,450
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410
• Post-operative medication: $320
• Physiotherapy sessions: $460
• Travel and lodging for the family: $160
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Jacob
- due date
- 2026-07-19
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending good thoughts, Jacob. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Raleigh.
Hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Ikeja.