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

In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at São Paulo University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,700, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at São Paulo University Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $850 goes: • Post-operative medication: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $245 I hope life is good to you. - Luana