Surgery fund for Lucas: a craniotomy in Coventry

In June I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Coventry Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $4,450 short. Doctors at Coventry Regional Medical Center told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $4,450 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $620 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $370 Glad we found this place.