Emergency hernia repair for Bithi: covering what insurance won't

Bithi was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Gazipur Community Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $290, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $200 short. my wife has been in and out of Gazipur Community Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $290 is more than we can find. While we wait, Bithi 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Bithi 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 $200 goes: • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Mohammad