Septoplasty for Fernando: covering what insurance won't

Fernando was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Santos University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,950, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,050 short. my husband has been in and out of Santos University Hospital since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Fernando struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Fernando won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $2,050 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $890 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $830 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Regina