Cataract surgery for Shoaib: covering what insurance won't

Shoaib was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in March. The surgeon at Sukkur University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $710, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $500 short. my husband has been in and out of Sukkur University Hospital since March. 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 $710 is more than we can find. While we wait, Shoaib struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Shoaib won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $360 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Nazia