Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Abril: covering what insurance won't

Abril was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in September. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,300 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since September. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Abril 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Abril won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $590 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $610 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Emilio