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

Sabbir was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $560, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $450 short. my brother has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $560 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sabbir struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 10 weeks. During that time Sabbir won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $450 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $300 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Jewel