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

Tamanna was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in November. The surgeon at Rohini General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $570, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $400 short. my daughter has been in and out of Rohini General Hospital since November. 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 $570 is more than we can find. While we wait, Tamanna struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 3 weeks. During that time Tamanna won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $400 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $310 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $30 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Sharmin