Cataract surgery for Gerald: covering what insurance won't

Gerald was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in February. The surgeon at Manila University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $850 short. my son has been in and out of Manila University Hospital since February. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gerald struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Gerald won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $850 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $150 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $220 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380 • Post-operative medication: $45 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Jun