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

Chirag was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Durgapur Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,100, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,250 short. my son has been in and out of Durgapur Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Chirag struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 5 weeks. During that time Chirag 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 $1,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $510 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 Thank you so much. - Snehal