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

In September I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Phuket University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,450, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,700 short. Doctors at Phuket University Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $500 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $710 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Post-operative medication: $95 • Physiotherapy sessions: $200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Napat