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

Junaid was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Faisalabad University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $400, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $300 short. my son has been in and out of Faisalabad University Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Junaid struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Junaid won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $300 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 If you're reading this, thank you.