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

In December I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Rio de Janeiro Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,950, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,450 short. Doctors at Rio de Janeiro Community Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,950 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,450 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $390 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $910 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 I hope life is good to you.