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

Kehinde was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for October. 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 $900 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction 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, Kehinde struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Kehinde won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $250 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 Thank you so much. - Mercy