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

Tuhin was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in September. The surgeon at Howrah Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,200 short. my father has been in and out of Howrah Community Hospital since September. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Tuhin 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Tuhin won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $400 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $500 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 Thank you so much. - Tareq