Surgery fund for Ricardo: septoplasty in Maringá

Ricardo was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Maringá Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $440, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $350 short. my brother has been in and out of Maringá Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $440 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ricardo 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 8 weeks. During that time Ricardo won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $350 goes: • Post-operative medication: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $190 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 Thank you so much.