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

Ioannis was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in July. The surgeon at Athens Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,350 short. my brother has been in and out of Athens Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ioannis 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Ioannis won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,350 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290 • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $850 Thank you for reading my story. - Vangelis