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

Ghassan was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in July. The surgeon at Casablanca Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $900 short. my husband has been in and out of Casablanca Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ghassan struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 3 weeks. During that time Ghassan won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $350 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $250 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $130 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 Glad we found this place.