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

Yana was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in May. The surgeon at Kyiv Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,800, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,450 short. my sister has been in and out of Kyiv Community Hospital since May. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Yana struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Yana won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $810 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $340 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Thank you so much.