Surgery fund for Roberto: spinal decompression surgery in Envigado

Roberto was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in May. The surgeon at Envigado General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,000 short. my husband has been in and out of Envigado General Hospital since May. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Roberto 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 5 weeks. During that time Roberto 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 $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $890 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $40 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.