A craniotomy for Vanessa: covering what insurance won't

Vanessa was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in September. The surgeon at Maringá University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,300, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,050 short. my wife has been in and out of Maringá University Hospital since September. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Vanessa struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Vanessa won't be able to drive, 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 $1,050 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $125 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $640 • Physiotherapy sessions: $145 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Flávio