Cataract surgery for Ellie: covering what insurance won't

Ellie was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in August. The surgeon at Edinburgh Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,850, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,300 short. my mother has been in and out of Edinburgh Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ellie 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Ellie won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,300 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Physiotherapy sessions: $610 • Post-operative medication: $160 • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.