Surgery fund for Amanda: palate reconstruction surgery in Salvador

In July I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Salvador University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,450, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Salvador University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $1,150 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $230 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $650 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95 Every share and every dollar helps.