Palate reconstruction surgery for Arda: covering what insurance won't

Arda was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in March. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,300, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,150 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since March. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Arda struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 4 weeks. During that time Arda won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,150 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $650 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $115 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Ahmet