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

Hülya was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in July. The surgeon at Istanbul General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,150 short. my wife has been in and out of Istanbul General Hospital since July. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Hülya struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Hülya won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,150 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $480 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 Every share and every dollar helps.