Cataract surgery for Sosina: covering what insurance won't

Sosina was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in September. The surgeon at Jimma Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $850 short. my wife has been in and out of Jimma Community Hospital since September. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sosina struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 8 weeks. During that time Sosina won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $200 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $470 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 With deep gratitude, Kidus