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

Francesca was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in April. The surgeon at Palermo General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,400 short. my wife has been in and out of Palermo General Hospital since April. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without spinal decompression 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, Francesca struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Francesca won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $3,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,300 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $240 • Post-operative medication: $145 • Physiotherapy sessions: $420 • Travel and lodging for the family: $295 If you're reading this, thank you.