Cataract surgery for Padam: covering what insurance won't

Padam was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in April. The surgeon at Bhaktapur University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,100 short. my husband has been in and out of Bhaktapur University Hospital since April. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Padam struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Padam won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $410 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 Thank you for reading my story. - Sunita