Surgery fund for Esteban: a craniotomy in Cali

Esteban was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in November. The surgeon at Cali Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $750 short. my husband has been in and out of Cali Community Hospital since November. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Esteban 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Esteban won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $500 • Physiotherapy sessions: $160 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Ximena