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

Zahra was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in June. The surgeon at Bogor University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $200, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $150 short. my wife has been in and out of Bogor University Hospital since June. 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 $200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Zahra struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Zahra won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Post-operative medication: $45 Thanks for being kind about this. - Pandu