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

Danuta was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in September. The surgeon at Kraków University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,800 short. my daughter has been in and out of Kraków University Hospital since September. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Danuta 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Danuta 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 $1,800 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $190 • Post-operative medication: $140 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,470 If you're reading this, thank you. - Jerzy