Help Michelle pay for septoplasty at Saint Luke Hospital

Michelle was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in May. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,950, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,450 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since May. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Michelle struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 10 weeks. During that time Michelle won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $680 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $120 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.