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

Tabitha was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Entebbe General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $810, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $650 short. my mother has been in and out of Entebbe General Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $810 is more than we can find. While we wait, Tabitha struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Tabitha won't be able to walk without help, 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 $650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $40 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.