Surgery fund for Nicolás: a craniotomy in Palmira

Nicolás was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in April. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $850 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since April. 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 $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nicolás 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. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Nicolás 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 $850 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $660 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.