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

Daniel was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in April. The surgeon at Entebbe Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $670, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $400 short. my son has been in and out of Entebbe Community Hospital since April. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $670 is more than we can find. While we wait, Daniel struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 7 weeks. During that time Daniel 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 $400 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $250 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Post-operative medication: $65 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Fatuma