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

Gemma was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in April. The surgeon at Manila University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $930, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $650 short. my daughter has been in and out of Manila University Hospital since April. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $930 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gemma struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 10 weeks. During that time Gemma won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $650 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $380 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 I hope life is good to you.