Surgery fund for Serenity: septoplasty in Syracuse

Serenity was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in May. The surgeon at Syracuse University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $7,600 short. my mother has been in and out of Syracuse University Hospital since May. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Serenity struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Serenity won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $7,600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,700 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $680 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $690 • Travel and lodging for the family: $460 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.