Surgery fund for Orlando: spinal decompression surgery in Davao City

Orlando was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in September. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,350 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since September. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Orlando 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 Orlando won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $1,350 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $620 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $505 If you're reading this, thank you. - Cherry