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

Fatema was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in May. The surgeon at Savar Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $950 short. my sister has been in and out of Savar Regional Medical Center since May. 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 $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Fatema struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 8 weeks. During that time Fatema won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $360 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $20 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Rahim