Cataract surgery for Dian: covering what insurance won't

Dian was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in February. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,100, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,050 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since February. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Dian 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Dian 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 $1,050 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $330 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 Thank you for reading my story. - Slamet