Surgery fund for Francois: spinal decompression surgery in Pietermaritzburg

Francois was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Pietermaritzburg Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,200, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,750 short. my brother has been in and out of Pietermaritzburg Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Francois struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 12 weeks. During that time Francois won't be able to drive, 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 $1,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $760 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $155 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $190 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Zanele