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

Venkatesh was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in April. The surgeon at Surat Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,800, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,400 short. my son has been in and out of Surat Regional Medical Center since April. 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 $2,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Venkatesh 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 5 weeks. During that time Venkatesh 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 $1,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $660 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $490 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 Thank you so much.