Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Francis: covering what insurance won't

Francis was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in June. The surgeon at Cebu City General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,900, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,150 short. my father has been in and out of Cebu City General Hospital since June. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Francis struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 6 weeks. During that time Francis won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $1,150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $330 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $690 • Post-operative medication: $50 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Mary Grace