Hip replacement surgery for Colton: covering what insurance won't

Colton was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at San Diego University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $810, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $650 short. my husband has been in and out of San Diego University Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $810 is more than we can find. While we wait, Colton struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Colton won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $650 goes: • Post-operative medication: $160 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Travel and lodging for the family: $230 Glad we found this place. - Sophia