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

Mpho was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at Stellenbosch Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $950 short. my daughter has been in and out of Stellenbosch Community Hospital since June. 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 $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mpho struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Mpho won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $950 goes: • Post-operative medication: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $105 • Physiotherapy sessions: $200 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $555 I hope life is good to you.