Knee replacement surgery for Diana: covering what insurance won't

Diana was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in May. The surgeon at Moscow General Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,750 short. my mother has been in and out of Moscow General Hospital since May. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Diana struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 4 weeks. During that time Diana won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $860 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $480 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230 Glad we found this place.