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

Kunle was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $920, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $550 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $920 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kunle struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 Kunle won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $550 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Post-operative medication: $15 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.