A craniotomy for Suren: covering what insurance won't

Suren was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in September. The surgeon at Johannesburg General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,150, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,700 short. my father has been in and out of Johannesburg General Hospital since September. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Suren 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Suren 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 $1,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $840 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $640 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Wayne