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

Paresh was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in January. The surgeon at Nagpur University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,000 short. my son has been in and out of Nagpur University Hospital since January. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Paresh struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Paresh 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 $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 Thank you so much.