Hip replacement surgery for Sipho F: covering what insurance won't

Sipho F was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in June. The surgeon at Pretoria General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,000 short. my mother has been in and out of Pretoria General Hospital since June. 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 $2,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sipho F struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Sipho F won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $2,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $690 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $780 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $105 • Physiotherapy sessions: $180 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 Thanks for being kind about this.