Spinal decompression surgery for Adeline: covering what insurance won't

Adeline was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in December. The surgeon at Dundee Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $900 short. my daughter has been in and out of Dundee Community Hospital since December. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Adeline struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 12 weeks. During that time Adeline won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380 • Travel and lodging for the family: $125 • Post-operative medication: $395 Every share and every dollar helps. - Christian