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

Narayan was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in December. The surgeon at Lalitpur University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $950 short. my son has been in and out of Lalitpur University Hospital since December. 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 $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Narayan struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Narayan won't be able to drive, 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 $950 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $430 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $415 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.