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

Tomás was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in May. The surgeon at Córdoba Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,350 short. my brother has been in and out of Córdoba Orthopedic Institute since May. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Tomás struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 Tomás won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,500 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $810 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $190 • Post-operative medication: $210 • Physiotherapy sessions: $440 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 Thank you for reading my story. - Camila