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

Rami was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in May. The surgeon at Zagazig Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $700 short. my son has been in and out of Zagazig Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rami struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 8 weeks. During that time Rami won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $700 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 I hope life is good to you.