ACL reconstruction for Rahma: covering what insurance won't

Rahma was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in March. The surgeon at Cairo General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $670, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $500 short. my mother has been in and out of Cairo General Hospital since March. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $670 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rahma struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 7 weeks. During that time Rahma 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 $500 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $290 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Post-operative medication: $45 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Amal