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

Raquel was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in August. The surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $850 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Catherine Hospital since August. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Raquel 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. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Raquel 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 $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $620 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Travel and lodging for the family: $105 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Otávio