Laparoscopic cyst removal for Collins: covering what insurance won't

Collins was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in April. The surgeon at Embakasi General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $850 short. my husband has been in and out of Embakasi General Hospital since April. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Collins struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 5 weeks. During that time Collins won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $370 If you're reading this, thank you.