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

Talha was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Faisalabad Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $800 short. my father has been in and out of Faisalabad Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Talha struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 6 weeks. During that time Talha won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $270 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.