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

Danica was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Quezon City Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $600 short. my wife has been in and out of Quezon City Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Danica 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 12 weeks. During that time Danica 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 $600 goes: • Post-operative medication: $40 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $340 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.