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

Zoé was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Paris University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $5,750 short. my daughter has been in and out of Paris University Hospital since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Zoé struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Zoé won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,900 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $360 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 Thanks for being kind about this. - Chloé