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

Faruk was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Narayanganj University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $920, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $550 short. my father has been in and out of Narayanganj University Hospital since August. 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 $920 is more than we can find. While we wait, Faruk 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 5 weeks. During that time Faruk 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 $550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Thanks for being kind about this. - Fatema