Valve repair surgery for Jakub: covering what insurance won't

Jakub was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in June. The surgeon at Warsaw Regional Medical Center recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,050 short. my husband has been in and out of Warsaw Regional Medical Center since June. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jakub struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 Jakub won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,050 goes: • Post-operative medication: $65 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $120 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $865 With deep gratitude, Henryk