Cataract surgery for Chhaya: covering what insurance won't

Chhaya was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in July. The surgeon at Dwarka Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,800, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $900 short. my mother has been in and out of Dwarka Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Chhaya 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 Chhaya 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 $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $185 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Thank you so much.