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

Naliaka was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $850 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Naliaka struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 10 weeks. During that time Naliaka won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $300 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $230 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 Glad we found this place. - Simiyu