A partial thyroidectomy for Binita: covering what insurance won't

Binita was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in December. The surgeon at Kathmandu Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $400, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $200 short. my sister has been in and out of Kathmandu Community Hospital since December. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Binita struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Binita won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $200 goes: • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 Thank you so much.