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

Eko was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in March. The surgeon at Makassar University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,250 short. my husband has been in and out of Makassar University Hospital since March. 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 $2,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Eko 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 8 weeks. During that time Eko 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 $1,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $540 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $370 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.